Description
Pineapple Christmas Balls are a festive treat featuring a blend of fresh pineapple, cream cheese, and coconut. These bite-sized delights are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the finely chopped pineapple and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly incorporated.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in shredded coconut and chopped pecans until fully covered.
- Place the finished balls on a serving platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, consider adding chopped maraschino cherries.
- Use crushed pineapple for a smoother texture.
- Experiment with different nuts for rolling, such as almonds or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pineapple christmas balls, holiday desserts, festive treats