Description
Elevate your dessert game with this Frozen Creamy Lime Jello recipe! This delightful treat combines the refreshing zing of lime with the creaminess of whipped cream and sour cream, making it a perfect choice for summer gatherings, picnics, and birthday celebrations. With its easy preparation and vibrant flavor, this dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Serve it in individual portions or layer it with fresh fruits for an added twist. Enjoy this light, creamy dessert that’s bound to impress at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 ounces lime Jell-o (or orange Jell-o)
- ½ pint whipping cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring crushed pineapple and sugar to a rolling boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and cool.
- Stir in lime Jell-o until dissolved; let cool completely.
- Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form; fold in sour cream gently.
- Combine the whipped mixture with the cooled Jell-o until blended.
- Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with wax paper; pour in the jello mixture.
- Cover with foil and freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to customize your jello by adding fruits like strawberries or altering flavors with different Jell-o types.