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Pineapple Christmas Balls Recipe

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Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful no-bake holiday treat combining the creamy smoothness of cream cheese with the tropical zest of crushed pineapple and the sweet crunch of graham cracker crumbs. Rolled in desiccated coconut, these bite-sized balls are perfect for festive celebrations and simple to prepare, requiring just chilling time to set before serving.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 398 mL canned crushed pineapple, meticulously drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut, divided
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 ounces pineapple-flavored gelatin powder (dry, unprepared)

Instructions

  1. Cream Cheese Preparation: Place the room temperature cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Combining Ingredients: Add the drained crushed pineapple, 1 cup of desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and the dry pineapple-flavored gelatin powder to the cream cheese. Ensure the gelatin powder is added dry, without any preparation.
  3. Mixing: Thoroughly mix all ingredients until they form a uniform mixture, ensuring that all components are well incorporated.
  4. Refrigeration: Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour to set and firm up, allowing it to become moldable for shaping into balls.
  5. Shaping the Balls: After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the mixture and shape each into a ball. Roll each ball evenly in the remaining 1 cup of desiccated coconut to coat.
  6. Storage for Serving: Place the finished Pineapple Christmas Balls in a food-safe container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve, maintaining their shape and freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ease mixing and achieve a smooth texture.
  • Do not prepare the gelatin powder with water; add it dry as it helps to set the mixture when chilled.
  • For best results, thoroughly drain the canned pineapple to avoid excess moisture which can make the mixture too soft.
  • These balls can be made up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Consider serving chilled for a refreshing taste and firmer texture.

Keywords: pineapple Christmas balls, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, cream cheese dessert, coconut balls, festive snacks

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