Christmas Jello Salad
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive and nostalgic Christmas Jello Salad, a colorful layered dessert that brings joy to any holiday table. Featuring vibrant layers of red cherry or strawberry gelatin and green lime gelatin, separated by a creamy, luscious mixture of whipped topping, cream cheese, mini marshmallows, and sweet crushed pineapple, this dessert is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. Its make-ahead convenience and eye-catching presentation make it an ideal centerpiece for Christmas gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this no-bake treat offers the perfect balance of creamy and fruity layers, delivering a burst of holiday cheer in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or festive parties, this Christmas Jello Salad is sure to become a beloved holiday tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Red gelatin (e.g., cherry or strawberry flavor)
- 6 oz Green gelatin (e.g., lime flavor)
- 4 cups Boiling water
- 4 cups Cold water
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 8 oz Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 8 oz Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup Hot water (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
In two separate mixing bowls, dissolve the red and green gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water each. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add 2 cups of cold water to each bowl of gelatin and mix well. Allow both to cool to room temperature.
Pour the red gelatin into a 9x13-inch glass dish and refrigerate for about 1.5 hours, or until the gelatin is partially set (slightly firm yet still sticky to the touch).
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add 0.5 cup hot water to the cream cheese, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture with no lumps.
Gently fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and drained crushed pineapple to create a creamy layer.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the set red gelatin layer. Spread it gently to avoid breaking the gelatin layer. Chill for 1 hour.
Pour the green gelatin carefully over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until fully set.
Once fully set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with extra whipped topping or holiday sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.0 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
