Pineapple Christmas Balls
Delightful no-bake treats combining creamy sweetness with tangy pineapple, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 the canned pineapple chunks thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the drained pineapple chunks into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Using your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into golf ball-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in shredded coconut until fully covered.
- Place your finished Pineapple Christmas Balls on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled, optionally drizzling with extra coconut or nuts before presenting.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within the first few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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