Christmas Jello Balls
These festive Christmas Jello Balls with fruity flavors and a chewy coconut coating are perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to make.
Ingredients
Jello Mixtures
- 1 package (3 ounce) Strawberry Jello Provides a lovely red color and sweet berry flavor.
- 1 package (3 ounce) Lime Jello Adds a zingy contrast to the sweetness.
Coconut Coating
- 6 1/2 cups Sweetened Desiccated or Finely Chopped Coconut Divided, for coating the balls.
Creamy Base
- 1 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt Divided, opt for full-fat for the best consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line two 9×13 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup yogurt, the red Jello, and 2 1/2 cups of coconut. Stir until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, add about 3/4 cup coconut for rolling the balls.
- Scoop out slightly heaping 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a ball, then roll it in the bowl of coconut and place it on the baking sheet.
- For the green Jello, repeat the previous steps using fresh coconut for rolling.
Chilling
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use gloves for cleanliness when rolling the balls.