Description
Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful holiday treat that combines sweet, juicy pineapple and creamy goodness, all rolled up in a festive coconut coating. These easy-to-make bites are perfect for any gathering, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. With vibrant colors and tropical flavors, they add a cheerful touch to your dessert table while evoking memories of sun-kissed beaches even in winter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the drained pineapple chunks lightly to prevent excess moisture.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed pineapple and shredded coconut. Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands or a small ice cream scoop.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Before serving, top each ball with half a maraschino cherry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg