Strawberry Jello Salad
Strawberry Jello Salad is a delightful blend of tangy strawberries in sweet, shimmering strawberry-flavored gelatin, combined with fresh fruits like bananas or pineapple. Topped with a layer of creamy whipped topping or yogurt, it balances fruitiness with a creamy texture, making it a perfect summer dessert or side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Room temperature cream cheese
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 6 oz Strawberry Jell-O box
- 2 cups Strawberries sliced
- 2 cups Boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare Jell-O by mixing it with boiling water in a medium bowl until dissolved and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add sliced strawberries to the bowl with cream cheese; continue beating until berries are finely chopped.
- Incorporate prepared Jell-O into the mixture using the mixer.
- Refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes until the mixture begins to set.
- Remove from refrigerator, add Cool Whip, and beat with mixer until fluffy and combined.
- Chill in refrigerator for another 60 to 90 minutes until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator; keeps well for up to 7 days.
- Slice or chop strawberries before adding to cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Beat cream cheese first to prevent lumps before incorporating strawberries.