Description
Delightful bite-sized confections coated in flaked coconut, bringing tropical flavors to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (398 mL) crushed pineapple, drained very well
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or substitute with mascarpone)
- 2 cups desiccated coconut (divided)
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers)
- 1 packet (3 oz) pineapple-flavored gelatin powder (use dry powder, do not prepare)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the well-drained crushed pineapple, 1 cup of the coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and dry pineapple gelatin powder. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the mixture.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls using your hands.
- Roll each ball in the remaining 1 cup of coconut until fully coated.
- Place the finished balls in an airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
These treats can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, dessert, coconut, pineapple, holiday, no bake