It only takes 3 ingredients to make these deliciously simple Tim Tam Balls. The perfect sweet treat, you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Tim Tam Balls Recipe
It’s debatable if you can improve the humble Tim Tam biscuit but if anything is going to do it, it’ll be these Tim Tam Balls!
Little balls of smooth chocolatey goodness, they’re perfect for a sweet treat with a coffee, late night dessert or as a plate to share.
One of my favourite simple chocolate desserts, it’ll be yours too!
Why these are the BEST Tim Tam Balls
Only 3 ingredients
No bake so everyone can get involved
Simple and easy to make
Store in freezer for a treat anytime
So many optional add ins
3 Ingredient Tim Tam Balls
Made from a packet of Tim Tams, sweetened condensed milk and covered in desiccated coconut or more crushed Tim Tams, you don’t get more simple than this no bake recipe.
These truffles can be as simple or as complicated as you would like. Keep them delicious and simple with just the 3 ingredients or change them up with an endless list of add ins!
What are Tim Tams?
Tim Tams are a popular Australian biscuit made by Arnotts. They have a chocolate biscuit base, cream centre and are covered in milk chocolate. Have you heard of the Tim Tam slam?
If you don’t have Tim Tams where you live, they are also common in New Zeaalnd, Penguin biscuits in the UK are very similar.
Tips and Tricks
Work quickly – The longer your hands are touching the ingredients the quicker they will start to melt and misshape. Work as quickly as you can rolling them into balls before covering with coconut so they can go back into the fridge to set completely.
Don’t skip the fridge – The mixture needs to be refrigerated for 20-30 minutes or it will melt into a sticky mess. Make sure you do not skip this step!
Add additional ingredients – There are endless options here, dried fruit or nuts for example. Additional ingredients will add more flavour and texture!
Freeze the Tim Tam Balls – This will keep them fresher for longer but also they are delicious eaten from frozen. A summer treat or just a more firm texture.
Double or Triple the recipe – I often will double the recipe as these are perfect for stashing in freezer and bonus you use up a full tin of sweetened condensed milk. If you do have half a tin leftover you can use it up these recipes.
Sweetened Condensed Milk or Cream Cheese?
This depends on the flavour and richness you are after. I prefer sweetened condensed milk but this is just a personal preference.
Sweetened condensed milk will add sweetness and bind the Tim Tams together without adding too much extra flavour.
Cream Cheese will turn the Tim Tam Balls into a more cheesecake tasting truffle. These will be richer but by no means less delicious!
Variations
Tim Tam Slice
Follow the same recipe but instead of rolling the mixture into balls, press it into a square baking tin. Sprinkle with coconut and leave to set before slicing up. This is even quicker to make as you don’t need to roll each individual ball!
Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls
To make these more like truffles use cream cheese instead of sweetened condensed milk. You’ll need half a block or 125g of softened cream cheese.
White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls
Use white chocolate Tim Tams and follow the same recipe. A pack of white chocolate Tim Tams has one less biscuit so the mixture will be a little softer in texture.
Tim Tam Christmas Balls
Truffles and small desserts are always a Christmas recipe favourite. To get these in the Christmas spirit try adding a little rum to the mixture! About a tablespoon will do.
Peppermint Tim Tam Balls
Add 1/2 tsp of peppermint essence to the mixture. Chocolate and mint is one of my favourite combinations.
Raspberry Tim Tam Balls
Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh or defrosted raspberries into the Tim tam mixture. The mixture will be a little softer than without.
Tim Tam Ball Ingredients
Tim Tams – One packet of Original Tim Tams. White Chocolate Tim Tams can also be used to make White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls.
Sweetened Condensed Milk – Half a tin is needed but the recipe can be doubled or check out these recipes to use up the other half of the tin.
Desiccated Coconut – Coconut is my favourite way to cover the balls but anything else can be used such as crushed Tim Tams, melted chocolate, 100s and 1000s, chocolate hail.
How to Make Tim Tam Balls
Add one packet of Tim Tams to a food processor and blitz until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively use a bag and a heavy object like a rolling pin to crush the biscuits by hand.
Transfer the Tim Tam crumbs to a mixing bowl and pour in half a tin of sweetened condensed milk. Fold the ingredients together until well combined.
Place the mixture into the fridge for 20-30 minutes to firm up before rolling into balls.
Scoop out 2 tablespoon amounts of the mixture and roll between your hands to create a ball. Roll around in desiccated coconut and place on a tray.
Transfer the Tim Tam Balls into the fridge for 1-2 hours to set.
Storage
Keep the Tim Tam Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or place into the freezer for up to 3 months. They are best served slightly chilled or at room temperature if you prefer a softer texture.
FAQ
How long do Tim Tam Balls last?
They will last in the fridge for about two weeks or the freezer for 3 months. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container to keep them as fresh as possible.
How do you serve them?
These are best served at room temp, so remove them from the fridge about 5 minutes before serving. They can also be served cold from the fridge or even frozen for a harder texture.
Why are my Tim Tam Balls soft?
The balls will soften at room temperature so just keep them in the fridge
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Tim Tam Balls
It only takes 3 ingredients to make these deliciously simple Tim Tam Balls. The perfect sweet treat, you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Ingredients
- 1 200g Packet Tim Tams
- 1/2 Tin Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- Add one packet of Tim Tams to a food processor and blitz until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively use a bag and a heavy object like a rolling pin to crush the biscuits by hand.
- Transfer the Tim Tam crumbs to a mixing bowl and pour in half a tin of sweetened condensed milk. Fold the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the mixture into the fridge for 20-30 minutes to firm up before rolling into balls.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoon amounts of the mixture and roll between your hands to create a ball. Roll around in desiccated coconut and place on a tray.
- Transfer the Tim Tam Balls into the fridge for 1-2 hours to set.
Storage
Keep the Tim Tam Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or place into the freezer for up to 3 months. They are best served slightly chilled or at room temperature if you prefer a softer texture.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Work quickly - The longer your hands are touching the Tim Tam balls the quicker they will start to melt and misshape. Work as quickly as you can rolling them into balls before covering with coconut so they can go back into the fridge to set completely.
- Don't skip the fridge - The mixture needs to be refrigerated for 20-30 minutes or it will melt into a sticky mess. Make sure you do not skip this step!
- Add additional ingredients - There are endless options here, dried fruit or nuts for example. Additional ingredients will add more flavour and texture to the Tim Tam balls.
- Freeze the Tim Tam Balls - This will keep them fresher for longer but also they are delicious eaten from frozen. A summer treat or just a more firm texture.