Description
Mexican pineapple balls bring tropical sweetness to dessert tables with delightful precision. Rolled with care and dusted in coconut, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of tangy fruit and delicate texture you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 398 milliliters (13.4 fluid ounces) canned crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (3-ounce) packet pineapple jello
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and add softened cream cheese. Utilize an electric mixer to transform the cheese into a silky, uniform texture with zero lumps.
- Incorporate the thoroughly drained pineapple chunks into the cream cheese mixture. Introduce graham cracker crumbs, one portion of coconut, and the pineapple gelatin powder directly into the bowl.
- Blend all components vigorously until they create a harmonious, well-integrated mixture with consistent color and texture.
- Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and allow it to chill and solidify for approximately 60 minutes, which will enhance its moldability.
- After chilling, remove the mixture and use a tablespoon to scoop uniform portions. Gently roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round spheres.
- Take the remaining coconut and create a coating station. Delicately roll each pineapple sphere through the coconut, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the finished coconut-encrusted orbs in a sealed, refrigerator-safe container. Maintain in the cool environment until ready to serve these tropical-inspired confections.
- Serve chilled and savor the delightful combination of tangy pineapple, creamy cheese, and toasted coconut.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for an hour to enhance flavor and make rolling easier.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the mixture.
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures smooth blending without lumps.
- Use fresh, fine-textured coconut for the best coating and taste experience.
- Rolling in coconut adds a delightful tropical texture and visual appeal.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg