Description
These Pineapple Balls are a refreshing and creamy no-bake treat that combines crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and pineapple-flavored gelatin, coated in sweet coconut flakes. Perfect for parties or as a light dessert, these bite-sized balls are easy to make and refrigerate for a cool, tropical-flavored snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (very well drained)
- 8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)
- 3 ounce package pineapple flavored gelatin mix (Jell-O brand recommended)
- ¾ cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 2¼ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Drain Pineapple: Use a fine mesh sieve to remove as much liquid as possible from the canned crushed pineapple to prevent sogginess in the mixture.
- Prepare Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat Cream Cheese: Using a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese for about 1 minute until smooth with no lumps remaining.
- Add Gelatin: Sprinkle the pineapple-flavored gelatin over the cream cheese and mix on medium speed just until combined.
- Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the crushed graham cracker crumbs and the well-drained crushed pineapple. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up for easier scooping and rolling.
- Prepare for Rolling: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the unsweetened coconut flakes into a shallow bowl for coating.
- Scoop and Roll: Remove the mixture from the fridge. Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball in the unsweetened coconut flakes until fully coated, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate and Serve: Keep the pineapple balls refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their shape and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is drained very well to prevent the mixture from being too wet and hard to roll.
- Softened cream cheese mixes more smoothly and uniformly with the other ingredients.
- Refrigerating the mixture is key for easier handling and forming of the balls.
- These pineapple balls can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
