Easy Christmas Jello Balls (No Bake!)
Festive, no-bake Christmas jello balls perfect for holiday parties.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Shallow containers
- Parchment-lined tray
- Melon baller or spoon
Ingredients
Jello Balls
- 2 packages flavored gelatin 3 oz each, e.g., strawberry and lime
- 1 cup boiling water per package
- 0.5 cup cold water per package
Filling
- 1 cup whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar optional
Coating
- 1 cup shredded coconut divided
- food coloring optional
Instructions
- Dissolve each gelatin package in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into separate shallow containers and refrigerate until firm.
- Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop jello into bite-sized balls.
- Divide shredded coconut between two bowls. Tint half with green food coloring if desired.
- Roll jello balls in coconut, place on parchment-lined tray, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Beat whipped cream (or cream cheese frosting) with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to piping bag.
- Make a small indentation in each jello ball and pipe in filling. Press gently to seal.
- Chill filled balls in fridge for 30–60 minutes before serving.
Notes
Jello balls can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.