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3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls

Delightful 3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls for Festive Fun

Delight in these 3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls, a quick and festive treat perfect for joyous gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Binds the mixture and adds delicious sweetness; no effective substitute available.
  • 1 box Green Jello Powder Provides vibrant color and flavor; feel free to substitute with any Jello flavor or color.
  • 1 box Red Jello Powder Provides vibrant color and flavor; feel free to substitute with any Jello flavor or color.
For the Coating
  • 3 cups Finely Grated Unsweetened Coconut Offers a smooth texture; regular coconut can be pulsed in a food processor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • tablespoon
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine half of the sweetened condensed milk with green Jello powder in a mixing bowl. Stir until the color is uniform.
  2. Add 1½ cups of finely grated coconut to the Jello mixture and blend until evenly incorporated.
  3. Form small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. Roll each ball in ½ cup of reserved finely grated coconut until completely coated.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining sweetened condensed milk, red Jello powder, and another 1½ cups of grated coconut.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using finely grated unsweetened coconut is essential for the best texture. Experiment with different Jello flavors for variations.

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