Description
Pineapple Coconut Balls are creamy, no-bake treats made with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut for a refreshing tropical flavor. Perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert platters, these bite-sized delights are easy to make, customizable, and sure to impress with their sweet, creamy, and fruity taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained thoroughly
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Coating Options:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or pistachios)
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Optional Add-Ins:
- Lime zest
- Rum extract
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly in a strainer, pressing out excess liquid with the back of a spoon.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add drained pineapple, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the mixture holds together.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll each ball in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or graham cracker crumbs to coat evenly.
- Place the coated balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set their shape.
Notes
- Thoroughly drain pineapple to prevent soggy texture.
- Chill the mixture before shaping for easier handling.
- Use fresh shredded coconut for the best flavor.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and dairy-free sugar.
- Store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze (uncoated) up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: ~110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg