Description
Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful holiday treat that burst with juicy sweetness and a creamy texture. Each bite offers a refreshing contrast of flavors, with the tropical pineapple perfectly balanced by a rich, velvety cream cheese coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Balls:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- For the Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until well blended.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, and return them to the baking sheet.
- Chill the coated balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your festive treat!
Notes
- Make-ahead: These treats can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Substitutions: Use almond flour instead of pecans for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pineapple Christmas Ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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