Description
A festive and colorful dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations, these Jello Balls are made with delicious gelatin flavors and coated in sweetened coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (85 g) lime-flavored gelatin powder
- 1 box (85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
- 975 g sweetened desiccated coconut, divided
- 375 g plain Greek yogurt, divided
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or another portable flat surface with parchment paper; set aside.
- In one medium mixing bowl, combine lime gelatin powder. In a second bowl, combine strawberry gelatin powder.
- Add 187 g (¾ cup) plain Greek yogurt to each bowl containing gelatin powder.
- Add 250 g (2½ cups) desiccated coconut into each gelatin and yogurt mixture.
- Mix each bowl separately using a different utensil for each color until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Place 75 g (¾ cup) desiccated coconut into two small separate bowls for coating.
- Using gloves, roll the strawberry mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Immediately roll each in one bowl of coconut to coat completely. Arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
- Using the reserved lime mixture, repeat the process, rolling balls and coating in the second bowl of coconut to avoid color transfer.
- Place the completed Jello balls uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until firm to the touch.
Notes
- Make sure to use different utensils for each color to prevent color transfer.
- Keep the Jello balls covered in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Use gloves for easier handling and less mess during rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chilling time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Jello balls
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg