Description
Celebrate the holidays with these vibrant and festive 3-Ingredient Christmas Jello Balls! Combining creamy sweetened condensed milk, bright green and red Jello flavors, and a snowy coating of finely grated coconut, these fun and colorful treats are simple to make and perfect for holiday parties or festive snacking.
Ingredients
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Green Jello Mixture
- 150ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (half of a 300ml can)
- 3-ounce package green Jello powder
- 1 ½ cups finely grated unsweetened coconut
Red Jello Mixture
- 150ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (remaining half)
- 3-ounce package red Jello powder
- ½ cup finely grated unsweetened coconut (for rolling)
- Additional coconut as needed for coating (approximately 2 ½ cups total)
Instructions
- Prepare Green Jello Mixture: Pour half of the sweetened condensed milk (150ml) into a mixing bowl. Add the green Jello powder and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, yielding a vibrant green color.
- Add Coconut to Green Mixture: Stir in 1 ½ cups of the finely grated unsweetened coconut into the green Jello mixture until evenly combined.
- Shape Green Jello Balls: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form tablespoon-sized balls from the green mixture. Roll each ball gently in ½ cup of the remaining grated coconut to create a snowy, textured coating.
- Prepare Red Jello Mixture: Repeat the process by pouring the remaining half of the sweetened condensed milk into a clean mixing bowl. Add the red Jello powder and stir until smooth and vibrant red in color.
- Add Coconut to Red Mixture: Stir in the remaining roughly 1 cup of finely grated coconut until fully incorporated.
- Shape Red Jello Balls: Form tablespoon-sized balls from the red Jello mixture. Roll them in the remaining grated coconut just as with the green balls to achieve a festive snowy finish.
- Chill and Set: Arrange all the colorful Jello balls on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm and set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, serve these delightful Christmas Jello Balls for a bright, flavorful holiday treat perfect for sharing and celebrating!
Notes
- Use finely grated coconut rather than shredded for the best texture and appearance coating.
- The condensed milk helps bind the Jello and coconut together for easy rolling and firm shape.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the balls to fully set and hold their shape.
- These Jello balls can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the ball size by scooping smaller or larger tablespoons depending on your desired bite size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Jello Balls, holiday dessert, no-bake treats, festive snacks, sweetened condensed milk dessert, coconut Jello balls
