Description
Sweet holiday magic emerges with Pineapple Christmas Balls, delightful no-bake treats combining tropical flavors and festive cheer. Guests will adore these bite-sized delicacies that bring Caribbean warmth to winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
Sweeteners and Binders:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Garnish:
- Maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend crushed pineapple, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Use clean hands to carefully roll the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Arrange the formed balls on a wax paper-covered baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Delicately place a halved maraschino cherry atop each pineapple ball, gently pressing to secure.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the treats to set and firm up for 60-90 minutes.
- Once chilled and slightly hardened, remove from refrigerator and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy texture and ensure the mixture holds its shape when forming balls.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like almonds or walnuts for unique flavor profiles and added crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground oats.
- Keep chilled until serving to maintain firmness and enhance the refreshing taste of these festive treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg