Description
Pineapple Christmas Balls are a festive and easy no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and coconut, coated in sweet desiccated coconut for a tropical holiday delight. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these creamy, fruity balls bring a refreshing burst of pineapple flavor with a hint of graham cracker crunch and a touch of pineapple jello for added zest.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 398 mL canned crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut, divided
- 1/2 cup graham crumbs
- 3 ounce packet pineapple jello
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese thoroughly to loosen it and ensure it’s smooth without lumps.
- Mix ingredients: Add the drained crushed pineapple, one cup of the desiccated coconut, graham crumbs, and the entire packet of pineapple jello powder directly into the bowl with the beaten cream cheese. Mix everything well until all ingredients are completely combined.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to allow the mixture to firm up for easy handling.
- Form balls: After chilling, scoop tablespoons of the mixture and roll each into a ball shape with your hands.
- Coat the balls: Roll each ball in the remaining cup of desiccated coconut until fully coated, giving them a festive coconut exterior.
- Store the balls: Place the finished Pineapple Christmas Balls into a food-safe container and keep refrigerated until serving to maintain shape and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the pineapple is very well drained to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Do not prepare the pineapple jello with water; add the powder dry for flavor and texture.
- These balls should be refrigerated and eaten within a few days for best taste and freshness.
- If desired, you can substitute graham crumbs with crushed vanilla wafers for a slightly different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: ninety-five
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
