Description
Festive pineapple Christmas balls blend tropical sweetness with holiday cheer. Rich coconut and rum flavors create a delightful no-bake treat that delights guests at seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) graham crumbs
Fruit and Flavor Components:
- 398 milliliters (13.4 fluid ounces) canned crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 3 ounces (85 grams) pineapple jello packet
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly whip the cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and dry gelatin powder, stirring until all ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Transfer the mixture into the refrigerator and allow it to chill and firm up for approximately 60 minutes.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the chilled mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, ensuring consistent sizing.
- Roll each prepared ball generously in the remaining coconut, creating a delicate, textured exterior that completely covers the surface.
- Arrange the finished pineapple balls in a sealed, food-safe container and maintain their freshness by storing in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Boost Texture: Toast coconut before coating for a deeper, nuttier flavor and extra crunch.
- Make Ahead: Prepare balls up to 3 days in advance, keeping them chilled for convenient holiday entertaining.
- Dietary Swap: Use gluten-free graham crackers to create a celiac-friendly version of these festive treats.
- Creative Variation: Experiment with different jello flavors like raspberry or strawberry to customize the taste profile and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg