6 Flavors Instant Coconut Ladoo With Condensed Milk

Delicious coconut ladoos are on the top of the list of easy Indian sweets! This easy recipe for instant coconut laddu is perfect for the festival season and your Diwali celebrations.

One of the easiest Indian sweet recipes!

You can make so many varieties such as Rose Coconut Ladoo, Chocolate Coconut Ladoo, Vanilla Coconut Ladoo, and Strawberry Coconut Ladoo.

Coconut ladoo or nariyal ladoo is popular to make for Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, as a Diwali sweet, or any other occasion. 

While these ladoos can be made in various ways, this recipe uses dry coconut mixed with sweetened condensed milk.  The coconut ladoo mixture is then rolled into small balls and rolled in dry coconut powder.

Why you’ll love this laddu recipe

Quick: Ready in 10 minutes for the last-minute sweet treat!

No cook: Best part, is just to measure and mix the ingredients!

Few, simple ingredients: only two for the base recipe

Versatile: Easily change up the flavor

Ingredient notes

Two main ingredients are needed for coconut ladoos: desiccated coconut and condensed milk.

The other ingredients added to this recipe can help add more flavor and depth to the ladoo.  A simple way to flavor the original coconut ladoo is to add a little cardamom powder.

Other ingredients will vary based on the type of ladoo you are making such as Chocolate Ladoo, Strawberry Ladoo, Vanilla Ladoo, Rose Coconut Ladoo, etc.

To make vanilla ladoo add a touch of vanilla essence.

Step-by-step instructions

Measure out the ingredients into a bowl. 

Mix well to combine.

Roll round ladoo shapes with your hands into a smooth ball.  If it feels sticky to you, you can optionally put a little ghee or coconut oil on the palm of your hands first to reduce stickiness.

Roll the sweet ball of coconut ladoos in some desiccated coconut powder.

Optionally, garnish the ladoos. You may way to mix up the garnish dependent on the type of coconut ladoo with condensed milk you made. Dry fruit and rose petals add a nice touch.

Variations

There are so many ways to make this delicious instant coconut ladoo recipe. Some variations of this quick recipe require a few minutes of cooking:

Fresh coconut: Toast coconut on low heat. Add in condensed milk and cook to a thick paste.  Cool to room temperature before forming balls.

Making vegan

To make vegan coconut ladoos, just replace the condensed milk with dairy-free condensed milk.  I recommend oat condensed milk.

Pro Tips

Place the ladoos on parchment paper and place them in the fridge to help them set quicker.

If you put too much desiccated coconut, you will get a dry ladoo.  This results in a choking-type feeling when eating them.  So, adjust to your liking but be careful not to add too much coconut.

FAQs

Can I use fresh coconut?

Yes, you can use fresh coconut to make coconut ladoos.  The fresh coconut should be grated.  The grated coconut will then need to be roasted stovetop to reduce the amount of moisture. It should only take a few minutes and you will notice a nice aroma once lightly toasted.

How to use dry coconut flakes?

If you have bigger coconut flakes you can just blend a few times to make a coarse, medium desiccated coconut consistency.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks.