Description
Delightful Pineapple Christmas Balls that bring a taste of sunshine and cheer to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Edible glitter or holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball between your hands.
- Place the balls back on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes.
- Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut and dust with powdered sugar. Sprinkle with edible glitter or holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
Chill the mixture to enhance texture and flavor. Use moist hands while rolling to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg