Ingredients for Christmas Jello
- 1 (3 ounce) package red Jello gelatin
- 1 cup Red Hots candies
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Christmas Jello
- Dissolve 1 cup of Red Hots candies in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add 1 (3 ounce) package of red Jello to the Red Hot mixture. Stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- Stir in 1 cup applesauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until partially set (about 30 minutes).
- 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.
- Gently fold the cream cheese balls into the partially set Jello mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator until completely set (at least 2-3 hours or overnight).
- Serve and enjoy this festive and unique Christmas dessert!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
9g
Carbs
5g