Jello Salad
A nostalgic and creamy Jello Salad, perfect for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings. This retro dessert combines fruity flavors with a light, fluffy texture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 oz strawberry flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 oz canned crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
- ½ lb fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup mandarin oranges (optional)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, remove the stems, and quarter the strawberries.
- Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving ⅓ cup of juice.
- In a blender, combine the strawberry gelatin, cottage cheese, and reserved pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the gelatin mixture.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, strawberries, and optional add-ins.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid using fresh pineapple, as it contains enzymes that prevent gelatin from setting. Customize flavors by swapping Jell-O flavors and fruit choices!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Jello Salad, retro dessert, no-bake, summer treat, potluck dish
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