3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive and easy 3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls. Bursting with bright red and green colors, these sweet, creamy treats are coated in finely grated coconut for a snowy, festive finish. Perfect for holiday parties or as a cheerful dessert to sweeten your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 jello balls (12 red and 12 green) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Green Jello Balls
- 150 ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (half of the 300 ml can)
- 3-ounce package green Jello powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened finely grated coconut
- ½ cup unsweetened finely grated coconut (for rolling)
Red Jello Balls
- 150 ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (remaining half of the 300 ml can)
- 3-ounce package red Jello powder
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened finely grated coconut
- ½ cup unsweetened finely grated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Jello Mixture: Pour half of the sweetened condensed milk (150 ml) into a mixing bowl. Add the green Jello powder and stir carefully until the mixture becomes smooth and vibrant in color, ensuring the gelatin powder completely dissolves.
- Add Coconut to Green Mixture: Stir in 1 ½ cups of the finely grated unsweetened coconut into the green Jello mixture until fully combined, creating a thick, moldable consistency.
- Form Green Jello Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the green mixture and shape into balls. Roll each ball in ½ cup of the remaining finely grated coconut for a snowy coating. Set aside on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Red Jello Mixture: Repeat the mixing process with the remaining 150 ml of sweetened condensed milk and the red Jello powder. Stir until smooth and vibrant.
- Add Coconut to Red Mixture: Incorporate 1 ½ cups of the finely grated coconut into the red Jello mixture, stirring until thick and combined.
- Form Red Jello Balls: Scoop the red mixture into tablespoon-sized balls using a cookie scoop and roll each in the remaining ½ cup of finely grated coconut. Place the red balls alongside the green on the baking sheet.
- Chill the Jello Balls: Refrigerate the baking sheet with all the Jello balls for at least 2 hours, allowing them to set firmly before serving and enjoying the festive treat.
Notes
- Use very finely grated unsweetened coconut for best texture; shredded coconut will not adhere as well.
- Ensure the Jello powder is fully dissolved to avoid any grainy texture in the balls.
- These treats should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a less sweet version, consider substituting some sweetened condensed milk with plain condensed milk, adjusting the taste accordingly.
Keywords: Christmas Jello Balls, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts, Easy Christmas Recipes, Sweet Coconut Balls, No-Bake Desserts
Find it online: https://zarameals.com/3-ingredient-christmas-jello-balls-recipe/
