Pineapple Christmas Balls
Add some tropical flair to your holiday celebrations with these Pineapple Christmas Balls! 🍍✨ A deliciously creamy and coconutty dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients:
398 mL (approximately 14 oz) canned crushed pineapple, meticulously drained
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups unsweetened, fine desiccated coconut
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 ounces pineapple-flavored gelatin powder
Directions:
Cream Cheese Preparation:
Begin by placing the room temperature cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
Combining Ingredients:
Add the drained crushed pineapple, one cup of desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and the pineapple-flavored gelatin powder (used in its dry form) to the cream cheese.
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until the mixture is uniform.
Refrigeration:
Transfer the bowl into the refrigerator and let the mixture set for approximately one hour. This step is essential for achieving the right consistency for shaping.
Shaping the Balls:
After the mixture has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Use a tablespoon to portion out the mixture and shape each portion into a ball.
Roll each ball in the remaining desiccated coconut to coat them evenly.
Storage for Serving:
Place the completed Pineapple Christmas Balls in a food-safe container. Keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chilling Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 100 kcal per ball | Yield: 24 Balls