Christmas Jello Balls Recipe
Christmas Jello Balls are vibrant, festive bite-sized treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with lime and strawberry Jello mixed into creamy Greek yogurt and coated in snowy desiccated coconut, these colorful bites offer a tangy, sweet flavor with a delightful texture. Simple to make, no baking required, and great for sharing at parties or gifting during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: About 36 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Mixtures
- 1 box (3 oz) Lime Jello powder
- 1 box (3 oz) Strawberry Jello powder
- 1 ½ cups Plain Greek Yogurt
Coating
- 6 ½ cups Sweetened Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- Divide and Conquer: Pour ¾ cup of plain Greek yogurt into each of two medium-sized mixing bowls. This separation will help you keep the colors distinct when mixing with Jello powders.
- Bring on the Color: Add the entire box of lime Jello powder to one bowl and the strawberry Jello powder to the second bowl. Use a small whisk or fork to mix thoroughly until no dry powder remains and the mixture becomes thick and pasty.
- The Chill Factor: Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for 20-30 minutes. This chilling firm up the mixtures, making them easier to handle and roll.
- Time to Roll: Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms. If the mixture sticks, dampen your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking.
- The Snowy Coat: Spread desiccated coconut on a large plate or shallow bowl. Roll each Jello ball in the coconut to fully coat, pressing lightly so the coconut adheres well, transforming them into festive snowy treats.
- The Final Set: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the balls to fully set and firm up for the perfect bite-sized texture.
Notes
- For a different green flavor, substitute lime Jello with green apple or pineapple Jello.
- Strawberry Jello can be swapped out with raspberry or cherry for alternative red hues.
- If only shredded coconut is available, pulse it briefly in a food processor to create finer desiccated coconut texture.
- Unsweetened coconut can be used for a less sweet coating option.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the creamiest texture, but low-fat is acceptable.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use thick, plain coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Lightly dampening your palms with water prevents sticking when rolling the balls.
- Do not skip chilling steps to ensure proper texture and ease of rolling.
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