Description
Mexican pineapple christmas balls combine tropical sweetness with festive cheer in a delightful no-bake dessert. Guests will adore these simple, elegant treats that showcase classic holiday flavors with a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz pineapple jello powder
- 1/2 cup graham crumbs
- 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 398 mL (13.4 fl oz) canned crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature and whip with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add crushed pineapple, graham crumbs, coconut, and pineapple jello powder directly into the cream cheese mixture without preparing the jello.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly using a spatula or mixer until fully incorporated and uniform in texture.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor melding.
- Remove chilled mixture and use a tablespoon to scoop out portions.
- Roll each portion between palms to create uniform spherical shapes.
- Coat each ball completely by rolling in remaining shredded coconut, ensuring even coverage.
- Place finished Pineapple Christmas Balls in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until serving time, maintaining freshness and structural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is genuinely room temperature to achieve ultra-smooth consistency without unwanted lumps during mixing.
- Use freshly drained crushed pineapple to prevent excess moisture that could compromise the ball’s structural integrity.
- Roll balls quickly and gently to maintain compact shape without overworking the delicate mixture, keeping them uniform in size for consistent texture and appearance.
- Store in airtight container for maximum freshness, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more intense tropical taste profile over 2-3 days in refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg