Description
Festive Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls blend nostalgia with sweet holiday cheer. Creamy gelatin treats sparkle with seasonal joy, offering families a delightful dessert that brings warmth to winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) package red jello
- 2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut (finely grated)
- 170 mL (3/4 cup) high-fat content cream (Fussell’s or Carnation brand)
Instructions
- Blend thick cream and red Jello powder in a mixing bowl, stirring until the powder completely dissolves and creates a uniform crimson mixture.
- Fold in desiccated coconut, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the creamy base, eliminating any dry or uneven patches.
- Utilize a tablespoon to portion out the mixture, carefully rolling each scoop between palms to create smooth, consistent spherical shapes approximately one tablespoon in size.
- Prepare a separate plate with remaining desiccated coconut for coating. Gently roll each formed ball through the coconut, ensuring complete and uniform coverage on all surfaces.
- Arrange coconut-coated balls on a clean tray, maintaining slight separation between each piece to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the prepared Jello balls for 2 hours at 40°F, allowing them to firm up and develop a compact, chilled texture. The cold environment will help maintain their shape and enhance their refreshing quality.
Notes
- Chill your hands briefly under cold water before rolling the Jello balls to prevent sticking and create smoother, more uniform spheres.
- Use full-fat cream for richer texture and better binding of the Jello mixture, ensuring the balls hold their shape perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that the Jello powder is certified gluten-free and use alternative coconut brands if needed.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors like strawberry or raspberry to create vibrant color variations and unique taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg