Introduction

Brighten up your holiday season with these festive 3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls! They are colorful, sweet, and easy to make—perfect for sharing at any holiday gathering.

The image shows a white star-shaped plate filled with round balls covered in small coconut flakes. There are two colors of balls: bright red and light green, mixed evenly on the plate. The balls have a rough texture from the coconut flakes and look soft inside. The plate is on a white marbled surface with some candy wrappers and a woman's hand reaching to pick one ball. The background is slightly blurred but shows more candies and festive decorations in red and green colors. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 can (300ml) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 package (3 ounces) green Jello powder
1 package (3 ounces) red Jello powder
4 cups unsweetened coconut, very finely grated (not shredded), divided

Instructions

Step 1: Pour half of the condensed milk into a mixing bowl. Add the green Jello powder and stir until the mixture is smooth and vibrant.
Step 2: Stir in 1 ½ cups of the finely grated coconut until well combined.
Step 3: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to form balls from the mixture. Roll each ball in ½ cup of the remaining coconut for a snowy coating.
Step 4: Repeat the process with the remaining condensed milk and the red Jello powder, mixing and rolling balls as before.
Step 5: Place all the jello balls onto a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra color, use flavored coconut flakes or add a few drops of food coloring to the coconut coating.
Make sure to grate the coconut very finely to help the balls hold their shape better.
If you prefer a firmer texture, chill the jello mixture for 30 minutes before scooping.

Storage

Store the Christmas Jello Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow them to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.

How to Serve

The image shows a white star-shaped plate holding several round balls covered in small shredded coconut flakes. Most balls are pink with white flakes, and a few balls are light green with white flakes. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface, and a woman's hand partially holds the edge of the plate. There are red and green candy packages and a white and red zigzag patterned cloth nearby. The balls have a smooth texture under the flakes, and they are closely arranged in the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use shredded coconut instead of finely grated?

Finely grated coconut works best to help the balls hold their shape and have a smooth coating. Shredded coconut may make the balls crumble more easily.

Can I prepare these in advance?

Yes, you can prepare and refrigerate the jello balls up to 2 days ahead. Keep them covered tightly to prevent drying out.

3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls Recipe

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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.

Author: zara
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

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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.

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