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Christmas Jello Balls

Delightful Christmas Jello Balls for a Festive Holiday Treat

Enjoy vibrant and fun Christmas Jello Balls, a refreshing dessert perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

For the Jello Mixture
  • 1 cup Fruit Jello Choose your favorite fruit flavors.
  • 1 cup Water For dissolving the Jello.
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can be substituted with regular or dairy-free yogurt.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Can be swapped with crushed nuts or omitted.
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds sweetness.
  • 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers For extra texture in the coating.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Shallow Dish
  • Tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in your chosen flavor of fruit Jello until completely dissolved. Cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt with the cooled Jello mixture. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
  4. Wet your hands with water and scoop out small portions, rolling them into bite-sized balls.
  5. Roll each Jello ball in sweetened shredded coconut to coat entirely, creating a festive outer shell.
  6. Place the coated Jello balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set completely.
  7. Once set, arrange the colorful Christmas Jello Balls on a platter or in mini cupcake liners for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can prepare them a day in advance.

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