Description
A festive dessert combining sweet, tart, and creamy flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (toasted or plain)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple (drained), softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut, blending well.
- Forming the Balls: Portion out the mixture into individual balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll gently.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate: Roll the balls in extra shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts and top each with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve: Arrange the Pineapple Christmas Balls on a decorative platter and enjoy them cold.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese or alternative sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
