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Cherry Pineapple Jello
Sweet, fruity, and such a treat, this throwback Cherry Pineapple Jello Salad is the perfect chilled side dish (yes, we eat jello as a side dish) or dessert to make ahead this summer! It goes really well with grilled or smoked meats at cookouts, and it takes just 15 minutes to throw together!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cherry jello (1 large box or 2 small boxes)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, do not drain
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the cherry jello into 2 cups of boiling water, stirring for 1 minute until dissolved. Add the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple with its juices and stir to combine.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch pan and carefully transfer to the fridge to set for 3-4 hours.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding powder with the cold milk for 1 minute, then let it sit for 2 minutes to set up.
- Meanwhile, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, but be careful not to overbeat and turn it into butter.
- Fold the whipped cream into the vanilla pudding until combined. Spread evenly over the set jello, then refrigerate until ready to slice and serve.
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Notes
- You can use store-bought cherry pie filling or just use 2 1/2 cups of my homemade cherry pie filling if you have some in the freezer or want to make it from scratch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.