Pineapple Coconut No-Bake Balls
These pineapple coconut no-bake balls are soft, creamy, sweet, and full of tropical flavor. Made with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, they come together quickly with no baking required and chill into an easy little treat that is perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- mixing spoon
- measuring cups
- small bowl
- parchment-lined tray or plate
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the drained crushed pineapple, 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes so it can firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into small balls with your hands. Lightly grease your hands with coconut oil or butter if needed.
- Place extra shredded coconut in a small bowl and roll each ball in the coconut until coated. Set the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Refrigerate the finished balls for another 30 minutes until firm, then serve chilled.
Notes
Drain the crushed pineapple very well before mixing so the mixture is not too wet. If the mixture feels sticky while shaping, lightly grease your hands with coconut oil or butter. Chill fully before rolling and again after coating for the best texture. Coconut extract can be used instead of vanilla for a stronger coconut flavor. Serve chilled.