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A delicious plate of Pineapple Christmas Balls

Pineapple Christmas Balls

Deliciously sweet and creamy, these Pineapple Christmas Balls are the perfect festive treat for any holiday gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

  • 398 ml canned crushed pineapple meticulously drained
  • 226 g cream cheese allowed to reach room temperature
  • 200 g unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
  • 50 g graham cracker crumbs
  • 85 g pineapple-flavored gelatin powder

Method
 

  1. Begin by placing the cream cheese, which should be at room temperature, in a large mixing bowl. Employ an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until it achieves a smooth and lump-free texture.
  2. To the cream cheese, add the drained crushed pineapple, one cup of desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and the pineapple flavored gelatin powder. It is important to note that the gelatin powder should be used in its dry form, without prior preparation.
  3. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until a uniform mixture is formed.
  4. Transfer the bowl into a refrigerator and let the mixture set for approximately one hour. This step is crucial for the mixture to achieve the necessary consistency for shaping.
  5. After the refrigeration period, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Utilize a tablespoon to portion the mixture. Shape each portion into a ball. Proceed to roll each ball in the remaining desiccated coconut to coat them evenly.
  6. Place the completed Pineapple Christmas Balls in an appropriate food-safe container. Keep them refrigerated until they are ready to be served.

Notes

To make the Pineapple Christmas Balls gluten-free, replace the graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free options. Always check labels for hidden gluten or cross-contamination warnings.