🍰 Pineapple Cream Cheese Christmas Balls 🍍 A Sweet Bite of Tropical Delight for Your Holiday Celebrations! 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 🧀 - 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut 🥥 - 3-ounce packet pineapple jello - 398 mL canned crushed pineapple, well drained - ½ cup graham crumbs 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Begin by beating the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until it reaches a smooth consistency. 2. Add the drained crushed pineapple, 1 cup of the coconut, graham crumbs, and the pineapple jello powder to the cream cheese. 3. Stir all the ingredients together until they are completely mixed. 4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up. 5. After chilling, use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture and shape it into small balls. 6. Roll each ball in the remaining coconut to coat them evenly. 7. Place the coated balls in a container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 - Calories: 150 per serving - Carbohydrates: 12g - Proteins: 2g - Fats: 10g 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - For an added crunch, mix in some chopped nuts or sprinkle mini chocolate chips into the mixture. - Experiment with different jello flavors to create a variety of tastes. - For a decorative holiday twist, dip the balls in melted white chocolate before rolling them in coconut. - These treats can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, ready to delight at a moment's notice! ⏳ Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 0 minutes | Serving: Makes approximately 20 balls.