Start by putting the softened cream cheese into a big bowl. A mixer works great here; it’ll make the cream cheese nice and smooth without any lumps.

Next, stir in the drained pineapple, one cup of the desiccated coconut, the graham cracker crumbs, and the pineapple gelatin powder. No need to mix the jello with water first—just toss it right in!

Mix everything together really well until it’s all combined. You want a nice, smooth mixture.

Pop the bowl in the fridge for about an hour to chill. This helps the mixture firm up a bit.

Once it’s chilled, use a tablespoon to scoop out portions and roll them into little balls. Then, roll each ball in the remaining coconut to give it that lovely finish!

Place your delicious Pineapple Christmas Balls into a food-safe container and keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve.