Jello Salad

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Refrigerate Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    7 (about 1 cup each)

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Jello Salad

Jello salad is a sweet, creamy, popular dessert that’s easy to make and always a crowd favorite for potlucks, picnics, and holidays!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 oz strawberry flavored gelatin $0.89
  • 2 cups cottage cheese, small curd $1.86
  • 20 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice (drained & juice reserved)* $1.49
  • 1/2 lb fresh strawberries $1.49
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream* $1.37
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract $0.72
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar $0.05
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Instructions

  1. Wash, remove the stems, and quarter the strawberries. Feel free to cut any large pieces in half again. Set the strawberries to the side.
  2. With a strainer and a small bowl, drain the crushed pineapples really well and reserve the pineapple juice.
  3. In a blender*, add the strawberry gelatin, cottage cheese, and ⅓ cup of the reserved pineapple juice. Blend until smooth then add the mixture to a large bowl.
  4. Next make the whipped cream. In a separate metal or glass bowl, preferably a bowl that has been chilled in the refrigerator, add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the cream on high until stiff peaks form. Stop the mixer occasionally to test the stiffness of the peaks and to avoid over whipping.
  5. Now carefully fold the whipped cream into the strawberry gelatin mixture.
  6. Add the crushed pineapples and chopped strawberries to the bowl and carefully fold them into the whipped cream mixture until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. Refrigerate jello salad for at least 2 hours so the ingredients have a chance to set and chill before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can't use fresh pineapple with this recipe because it contains an enzyme that will prevent the gelatin from setting. 
  • *An 8 oz container of store-bought whipped topping can be used in place of the homemade whipped cream.
  • *An 8 oz container of store-bought whipped topping can be used in place of the homemade whipped cream.
  • *We use a blender to whip the cottage cheese and gelatin together until they form a smooth consistency. This helps break down the texture of cottage cheese.
  • *We use a blender to whip the cottage cheese and gelatin together until they form a smooth consistency. This helps break down the texture of cottage cheese.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Sodium 256mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7(about 1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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