Description
Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and festive fun. These no-bake treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a chewy texture and a burst of sweetness from dried pineapple and coconut. Easy to prepare, they add a refreshing twist to your dessert table and are sure to impress family and friends. Whip up a batch this season, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “holiday cheer!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, plus extra for coating
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in chopped dried pineapple and coconut flakes until well combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into small balls.
- Roll each ball in additional coconut flakes to coat evenly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg