Description
This classic red salad combines the sweetness of strawberry gelatin with chunks of fresh strawberries and a creamy base, offering a soft, spoonable texture that melts in the mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and diced small)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 package orange-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package lime-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and finely diced
- 1 can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 package blue raspberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (thawed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth or cream cheese softened)
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional, depending on fruit sweetness)
Instructions
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring for at least 2 minutes until completely clear; add 1 cup of cold water and stir briefly; place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 to 45 minutes, checking periodically until the mixture begins to thicken slightly but has not yet set into a solid block; once thickened, gently fold in the diced strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and milk (if using); fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform in color; pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch dish or individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Dissolve the orange gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring vigorously for 2 minutes to ensure no clumps remain; stir in 1 cup of cold water and place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool until it reaches a syrup-like consistency (about 30 minutes); in a large bowl, combine the cooled gelatin, drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and vanilla extract; gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are evenly distributed; transfer the salad to a serving bowl or mold and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours to allow it to set completely; serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
- Combine the lime gelatin powder with 1 cup of boiling water in a heat-safe bowl, stirring until completely dissolved; add 1 cup of cold water and whisk to blend; refrigerate the mixture for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken to a syrupy consistency; in a separate large bowl, mix the sour cream (or yogurt) and thawed whipped topping until smooth; add the thickened gelatin, diced apples, and undrained crushed pineapple to the creamy mixture, folding gently to combine; spread the mixture into a 9×13 inch dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Dissolve the blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, ensuring no powder remains at the bottom of the bowl; stir in 1 cup of cold water and place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool until slightly thickened (about 30 minutes); if using cottage cheese, blend it in a food processor until completely smooth and creamy before proceeding; in a large bowl, combine the thickened gelatin, the smooth cottage cheese (or cream cheese), and optional sugar if needed; gently fold in the thawed mixed berries and the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is uniform; pour into a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Strawberry Jell-O Salad