Christmas Jello Salad Recipe

This festive Christmas Jello Salad is a family tradition, passed down through generations! Layers of creamy lemon and vibrant cherry jello create a stunning dessert that's surprisingly light. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar-free jello, it's a guilt-free holiday treat the whole family will adore. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 319.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Jello Salad

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How to Make Christmas Jello Salad

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 (3 oz) package sugar-free lemon Jello until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 (8 oz) package of reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 1 cup mini marshmallows. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently stir in 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the lemon Jello mixture.
  6. Pour into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  7. While the lemon layer sets, prepare the cherry topping: In a small saucepan, dissolve 1 (3 oz) package sugar-free cherry Jello in 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
  8. Let the cherry Jello cool to room temperature.
  9. Once the lemon layer is completely set, gently pour the cooled cherry Jello over the top.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the cherry layer is set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

47g

Carbs

10g

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