Pineapple Balls
Pineapple Balls bring a taste of the tropics to the Christmas dessert table. Easy to make in less time than it takes to decorate the tree!
Servings: 28 1 tablespoon balls
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple very well drained
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 3 ounce package pineapple flavored gelatin mix I use Jell-O brand
- ¾ cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 2¼ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Use a fine mesh sieve to drain as much liquid from the canned crushed pineapple as possible.20 ounce can crushed pineapple
- Add the softened cream cheese to a medium size mixing bowl.8 ounce package cream cheese
- Use a handheld mixer to beat the cream cheese on medium speed for about 1 minute, or until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Sprinkle the pineapple flavored gelatin over the cream cheese and continue to mix on medium speed just until combined.3 ounce package pineapple flavored gelatin mix
- Stir in the crushed graham cracker crumbs and the well drained pineapple, until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.¾ cup finely crushed graham crackers
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. (This will allow the mixture to firm up and make scooping and rolling easier)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the unsweetened coconut flakes to a shallow bowl.2¼ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- Remove the pineapple cream cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Scoop out the mixture with a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, and roll into a ball.
- Roll the balls in the unsweetened coconut flakes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Storage :
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container or a gallon size ziplock bag for up to 7 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the Pineapple Christmas balls in a freezer safe container with wax paper between the layers, or a gallon size freezer safe ziplock bag, for up to 1 month.
- Instead of rolling the balls in the coconut flakes, you can sprinkle the coconut flakes on top of the balls immediately after rolling.
- Use a dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan version.
- Choose gluten free graham crumbs to make this a gf pineapple coconut balls recipe.
- If you want the coconut flakes to be smaller, grind it using a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg