Description
Jello Fruit Salad is a colorful, refreshing dessert combining flavored gelatin with fresh and canned fruit, topped with whipped cream or a creamy substitute. It’s an easy-to-make, customizable crowd-pleaser perfect for parties and gatherings, offering a light and vibrant treat that delights all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mix
- 1 package flavored gelatin (such as strawberry or lime)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Fresh Fruit
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup orange segments
Canned Fruit (Optional)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks or mandarin oranges, drained
Whipped Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: Dissolve the flavored gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring well until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water to cool the gelatin mixture, helping it set evenly.
- Add the Fruit: When the gelatin has cooled slightly but not yet set, gently fold in your chosen fresh and canned fruits to evenly distribute them throughout the salad.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping: After refrigerating the gelatin-fruit mixture until it begins to thicken slightly, carefully fold in the whipped cream or your preferred creamy substitute for a smooth, luscious texture.
- Chill Until Set: Pour the combined mixture into a serving bowl or mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the Jello Fruit Salad is firm and ready to serve.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once fully chilled, garnish with extra fruit or mint if desired, then scoop portions to serve and enjoy the refreshing taste and fun texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm fruits that don’t release too much juice to avoid a watery salad.
- Allow gelatin to cool before mixing in fruit or topping to prevent melting.
- Gently fold ingredients to preserve fruit shape and gelatin texture.
- Serve chilled, but not straight from the fridge, to enhance flavor and ease scooping.
- Prepare a day ahead to let flavors meld and the gelatin fully set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Jello salad, fruit salad, gelatin dessert, party dessert, crowd-pleaser, easy dessert, refreshing salad