No-Bake Pineapple Balls with Coconut and Graham Cracker Coating Recipe
These no-bake Pineapple Balls are a delightful treat combining creamy butter, sweet confectionary sugar, and shredded unsweetened coconut with juicy pineapple chunks, all rolled in crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack, they require no baking and can be stored frozen for on-demand enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 pineapple balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup confectionary sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, cut into cubes
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine with the confectionary sugar until smooth and well combined. This creates the sweet, creamy base for the pineapple balls.
- Add Coconut: Stir in the unsweetened shredded coconut thoroughly so that it is evenly mixed into the butter and sugar mixture, forming a cohesive dough-like consistency.
- Form and Fill Balls: Using one or two tablespoon-sized scoops, take portions of the mixture and roll them into balls in the palm of your hand. Use your finger to make a small indentation in the center of each ball, place a pineapple cube or half a cube inside, then carefully close the hole with more mixture, sealing the pineapple inside.
- Coat with Graham Cracker Crumbs: Roll each filled ball in the graham cracker crumbs until fully coated, which adds a lovely crunch and extra flavor to the treats.
- Chill for Storage: Place all the pineapple balls in a container with a lid. Refrigerate them for short-term enjoyment or freeze for longer storage. When ready to serve, simply remove the desired amount and enjoy chilled or slightly thawed.
Notes
- For easier preparation and less mess, have all ingredients measured and set out in separate bowls before starting.
- Cut pineapple cubes smaller or in halves to create smaller pineapple balls and increase the number of servings.
- These pineapple balls can be kept frozen and only take out what you need to serve, maintaining freshness.
