Festive Pineapple Christmas Balls

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These adorable Pineapple Christmas Balls will give your holiday goodies a tropical twist! The creamy richness of cream cheese and the sweet and acidic taste of crushed pineapple combine to create a delectable balance that is ideal for the holiday season in these bite-sized, no-bake treats. These sweets, which are simple to prepare and will add a pop of colour to any holiday dessert table, are coated in coconut and infused with pineapple-flavored Jelly. During the Christmas season, they are ideal for sharing or giving as gifts to friends and family.

Ingredients:

398 mL can of crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained.

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
3-ounce packet pineapple-flavored Jello

Instructions:

Drain the Pineapple: To prevent too much moisture in the mixture, make sure the crushed pineapple is completely drained. To extract as much juice as possible, you may either squeeze the pineapple through a sieve or use a paper towel.
Combine Pineapple and Cream Cheese: Put the softened cream cheese and the well-drained pineapple in a big bowl.
Add Graham Crumbs and Jelly: To achieve equitable incorporation, sprinkle the pineapple-flavored Jelly package into the cream cheese and pineapple mixture and stir well. Next, include the graham cracker crumbs and stir until well blended.
Add the Coconut: Stir in 2 cups of desiccated coconut until the dough is stiff enough to shape into balls and all the ingredients are equally distributed.
Form the Balls: Using a little bit of the ingredients (about 1 tablespoon), shape it into a smooth ball between your palms. Continue using the leftover mixture.
Put more desiccated coconut on a dish and roll each pineapple ball in it until it is completely covered.

To serve, place the rolled pineapple balls on a lined tray and let them firm up in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve and savour these tropical delights once cooled!
In summary:

A delightful and festive no-bake delicacy, these pineapple Christmas balls give the holiday season a taste of the tropics. They are the perfect last-minute dessert or gift idea since they are simple to make. Your holiday festivities will be made more joyful by the combination of the light coconut shell and the creamy, acidic pineapple filling.