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Homemade pineapple coconut balls on a white plate, one with a bite showing the soft yellow center.

Pineapple Coconut Balls

5 from 1 vote
Sweet, tangy, and creamy no-bake Pineapple Coconut Balls are the perfect tropical treat. Quick to make, kid-friendly, and great for potlucks or after-school snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can(20 oz) Crushed pineapple - Drained thoroughly in strainer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened at room temperature
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Sweetened shredded coconut - For mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut - For rolling
  • ½ cup Chopped nuts - Pecans, almonds, pistachios, etc.
  • ½ cup Graham cracker crumbs - Alternative coating option

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer (for draining pineapple)
  • Large mixing bowl (for combining ingredients)
  • Hand mixer or spatula (for beating cream cheese)
  • Small cookie scoop or spoon (for portioning)
  • Plate or shallow bowl (for rolling in coconut)
  • Parchment-lined tray (for chilling finished balls)

Method
 

  1. Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly and press out extra liquid.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese, then mix in pineapple.
  3. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; stir until mixture holds together.
  4. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Shape into balls, coat in coconut/nuts/crumbs, then chill 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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