Christmas Jello Recipe

This vibrant and festive Christmas Jello dessert is a family favorite, guaranteed to spark conversations and impress your guests! Easy enough for kids to help make, this unusual recipe combines the sweet tang of cranberries with creamy cheese balls for a delightful holiday treat. A show-stopping dessert that's surprisingly simple to create.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 115.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Jello

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How to Make Christmas Jello

  1. Dissolve 1 cup of Red Hots candies in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 (3 ounce) package of red Jello to the Red Hot mixture. Stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
  3. Stir in 1 cup applesauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until partially set (about 30 minutes).
  5. While the Jello is chilling, prepare the cream cheese balls: Combine 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  6. Gently fold the cream cheese balls into the partially set Jello mixture.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator until completely set (at least 2-3 hours or overnight).
  8. Serve and enjoy this festive and unique Christmas dessert!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g