Tropical Gelatin Salad
Dive into a burst of island-inspired flavor with this Tropical Gelatin Salad, a luscious dessert-meets-side-dish perfect for potlucks, holidays, or warm-weather gatherings. Combining a silky lime-flavored gelatin base with creamy whipped topping and tangy cream cheese, this dish is packed with juicy pineapple chunks, vibrant mandarin orange segments, sweet shredded coconut, and fluffy mini marshmallows for an irresistible texture medley. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes before chilling, this no-bake treat is a true crowd-pleaser that delivers tropical vibes in every bite. Serve chilled in squares or scooped straight from the dish to let its refreshing, fruity charm shine. Perfect for adding a touch of paradise to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup water (boiling)
- 1 cup water (cold)
- 3 oz lime-flavored gelatin
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes or until fully dissolved.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well to combine.
Set the bowl aside to cool for about 10 minutes (do not let it set completely).
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add the slightly cooled gelatin mixture to the cream cheese, whisking continuously to ensure smoothness.
Once the mixture is well combined, gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows to the gelatin mixture. Gently stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or your preferred serving dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Slice into squares or scoop out servings and enjoy this tropical gelatin salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
