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Pineapple Christmas Balls

Tropical Pineapple Christmas Balls: No-Bake Holiday Delight

Pineapple Christmas Balls are a no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple and cream cheese, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 15 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple drained well
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
Coating
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts/alcohols
Optional Enhancer
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • hand mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the crushed pineapple using a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Mix the drained pineapple, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Shape into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Coat each ball in shredded coconut and then in chopped pecans.
  5. Chill the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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