Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful and festive holiday treat combining creamy, tangy pineapple with sweet cream cheese, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans. These bite-sized balls are perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet snack to spread holiday joy.
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:20 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup crushed pineapple
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Drain Pineapple: Drain the crushed pineapple well to remove excess liquid, ensuring your mixture isn't too wet.
Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Add Pineapple: Add the drained pineapple to the cream cheese mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Form Balls: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls for easy serving.
Coat and Chill: Roll each ball first in shredded coconut and then in chopped pecans to coat. Place the balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent the mixture from becoming too runny.
For a nut-free option, omit the pecans or substitute with finely chopped seeds.
Allow adequate chilling time for best texture and flavor.
These can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Adjust the powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
