Christmas Jello Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 10 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 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

9 steps

1. In two separate mixing bowls, dissolve the red and green gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water each. Stir until fully dissolved.

2. Add 2 cups of cold water to each bowl of gelatin and mix well. Allow both to cool to room temperature.

3. 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).

4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

5. Gradually add 0.5 cup hot water to the cream cheese, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture with no lumps.

6. Gently fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and drained crushed pineapple to create a creamy layer.

7. 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.

8. Pour the green gelatin carefully over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until fully set.

9. Once fully set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with extra whipped topping or holiday sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (311.7g)

Calories		194
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.2 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	7.2 g	36%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		103 mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate		22.1 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	18.1 g
Protein		2.8 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		33 mg	3%
Iron		0.0 mg	0%
Potassium		62 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1022 cal (50.8%%)

Protein: 110 cal (5.5%%)

Carbs: 880 cal (43.7%%)