Pineapple Christmas Balls Recipe
Delightfully sweet and creamy Pineapple Christmas Balls are a festive no-bake treat combining the tropical tang of pineapple with rich cream cheese and a snowy coconut coating. Perfect for holiday parties, these bite-sized balls are easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 16 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained and patted dry)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Drain Pineapple: Thoroughly drain canned pineapple chunks and pat them dry with paper towels to remove all excess moisture, which is crucial to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and beat or stir until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the pineapple.
- Fold in Pineapple: Gently fold the drained pineapple chunks into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the pineapple.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into golf ball-sized balls, maintaining a uniform size for even chilling and serving.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each pineapple ball in shredded coconut until fully coated, providing a snowy, festive exterior and a delightful texture contrast.
- Chill: Place the coated Pineapple Christmas Balls on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow them to firm up and develop flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chilled balls as a sweet holiday appetizer or dessert, optionally drizzling with extra coconut or sprinkling chopped nuts before presenting.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple chunks are well-drained to avoid soggy balls.
- Softened cream cheese is easier to mix smoothly; leave it at room temperature before preparing.
- Chilling time can be extended up to several hours for firmer texture.
- For variation, nuts can be mixed into the coconut coating or sprinkled on top before serving.
- These treats are best stored refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days.
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