Ingredients
– 398 mL canned crushed pineapple, very well drained
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (brick style preferred)
– 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
– 1/2 cup graham crumbs
– 3 ounces pineapple jello powder
Instructions
1-Beat the room temperature cream cheese in a large bowl using a mixer to loosen and avoid lumps.
2-Add the well-drained crushed pineapple, one cup of coconut, graham crumbs, and pineapple jello powder to the bowl (no need to prepare the jello beforehand).
3-Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
4-Refrigerate the mixture for one hour to firm up.
5-Portion the mixture into tablespoons and roll into balls.
6-Roll each ball in the remaining coconut.
7-Store the finished balls in a food-safe container and keep refrigerated.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use brick-style cream cheese for better texture; avoid whipped or tub varieties.
🥄 Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid a too-wet mixture.
🥥 Use unsweetened coconut for optimal sweetness and easier rolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 61 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams