Pineapple Christmas Balls
Festively flavored and delightfully tropical, these no-bake pineapple Christmas balls combine tangy cream cheese with sweet coconut for a cheerful treat ideal for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 3-ounce packet pineapple-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups crushed pineapple thoroughly drained
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy. Fold in the well-drained pineapple, 1 cup of the desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and the pineapple gelatin mix. Stir gently until the components are thoroughly blended.
- Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately one hour, or until the mixture becomes firm enough to shape by hand.
- Using a tablespoon as a guide, scoop out portions and roll each into a compact ball between your palms.
- Coat every ball by rolling it in the remaining coconut until fully enrobed.
- Place the finished balls on a tray and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Ensure the crushed pineapple is meticulously drained using a fine mesh strainer to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
Allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature for optimal mixing texture.
Avoid overmixing and handle the rolling process with care to maintain consistency.
Work in manageable portions, keeping half of the mixture refrigerated while forming the remaining balls.
Allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature for optimal mixing texture.
Avoid overmixing and handle the rolling process with care to maintain consistency.
Work in manageable portions, keeping half of the mixture refrigerated while forming the remaining balls.