Description
These Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful, no-bake holiday treat featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and pineapple gelatin, all rolled in sweet desiccated coconut. Perfectly bite-sized and refreshingly fruity, they make an excellent addition to any festive dessert table.
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (3-ounce) packet pineapple-flavored gelatin mix
Coating
- 2 cups unsweetened, desiccated coconut, divided (1 cup for mixture, 1 cup for rolling)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy to ensure a rich and uniform base.
- Combine ingredients: Gently stir in the thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, 1 cup of desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and the pineapple-flavored gelatin mix. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a consistent mixture.
- Chill mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one hour, or until the mixture firms up enough to be handled comfortably.
- Form balls: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them gently between your hands to form small, uniform balls.
- Coat balls: Roll each shaped ball in the remaining 1 cup of desiccated coconut until fully coated for a snowy, festive look and added texture.
- Final chill and serve: Arrange the finished pineapple balls on a tray and refrigerate until ready to serve. They can be enjoyed chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is thoroughly drained to prevent the mixture from being too wet and difficult to roll.
- If mixture is too soft after refrigeration, chill longer or add more graham cracker crumbs to help firm it up.
- These can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For easier rolling, lightly wet or grease your hands before shaping the balls.
- Try adding chopped nuts to the mixture for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
