Christmas Jello Balls Recipe

Introduction

Christmas Jello Balls are a festive, colorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. These bite-sized delights combine vibrant lime and strawberry gelatin with creamy Greek yogurt and coconut for a refreshing, tangy snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

Ingredients

• 1 box Lime Jello (3 oz)
• 1 box Strawberry Jello (3 oz)
• 6½ cups sweetened desiccated coconut (divided)
• 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (divided)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cover a moveable surface, such as a baking sheet, with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Step 2: Get two medium mixing bowls. Place the lime Jello powder in one bowl and the strawberry Jello powder in the other.
3. Step 3: Add ¾ cup of plain Greek yogurt into each bowl.
4. Step 4: Add 2½ cups of desiccated coconut into each bowl.
5. Step 5: Stir each mixture with a different utensil to avoid mixing colors. Mix until fully combined.
6. Step 6: Get two small bowls and place ¾ cup of coconut into each one.
7. Step 7: Wearing gloves, roll the red mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. Immediately roll each ball in one of the small bowls of coconut until fully coated. Place the coated balls on the prepared pan.
8. Step 8: Repeat the rolling and coating process with the green mixture, using the other small bowl of coconut to keep colors separate.
9. Step 9: Refrigerate the balls uncovered for 4 hours or until set. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Use gloves to avoid mixing colors and to keep the process tidy.
• For extra flavor, substitute plain Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt.
• Try rolling the balls in finely chopped nuts for a crunchy twist.
• Make sure the yogurt is thick to help the mixture hold together better.

Storage

Store Christmas Jello Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be eaten cold directly from the fridge. Avoid freezing, as it may affect the texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other flavors of Jello?

Yes, you can use any flavors you like, but try to choose ones that pair well together and maintain the festive colors for best results.

Do I need to cook the Jello first?

No, this recipe uses the dry Jello powder mixed directly with yogurt and coconut, so no cooking is required.

Christmas Jello Balls Recipe

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• Author: Charlotte
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 40 jello balls 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Festive and colorful Christmas Jello Balls made with lime and strawberry jello, combined with Greek yogurt and coated in sweetened desiccated coconut. These no-bake treats are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday parties and celebrations.

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Ingredients

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Jello Mixtures

• 1 box Lime Jello (3 oz)
• 1 box Strawberry Jello (3 oz)
• 1 ½ cups plain Greek Yogurt (divided)
• 6 ½ cups sweetened Desiccated Coconut (divided)

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Instructions

1. Prepare Surface: Cover a movable surface, such as a baking sheet, with parchment paper and set aside to place the rolled balls after coating.
2. Divide Jello: Get two medium mixing bowls. Put the lime jello powder in one bowl and the strawberry jello powder in the other to keep the colors separate.
3. Add Yogurt: Place ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt into each bowl with the jello powders.
4. Add Coconut: Add 2 ½ cups of sweetened desiccated coconut into each bowl to the yogurt and jello powders.
5. Mix: Stir each bowl using different utensils carefully to avoid mixing the colors. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined into a thick mixture.
6. Prepare Coating Bowls: Get two small bowls and place ¾ cup of sweetened desiccated coconut into each to be used for coating the jello balls.
7. Form Red Jello Balls: Wearing gloves, roll the red mixture (strawberry) into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. Immediately roll each ball in one of the coconut bowls until fully coated, then place on the prepared parchment-lined surface.
8. Form Green Jello Balls: Repeat the rolling and coating process with the green mixture (lime) using the second coconut bowl to keep colors separate.
9. Chill: Place all coated jello balls in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 4 hours or until they are fully set and firm.
10. Serve: Enjoy these festive jello balls as a fun and colorful holiday treat!

Notes

• Use gloves when rolling the jello balls to prevent the mixtures from sticking to your hands.
• Ensure the coconut used is sweetened for the best flavor contrast.
• Keep the two colors separated during preparation to maintain vibrant individual colors.
• These jello balls are best served chilled but can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas Jello Balls, holiday dessert, no-bake dessert, festive treats, lime jello, strawberry jello, Greek yogurt, coconut coating