
Here’s a question that might spark a huge debate: “Jello – yes or no?” For us (living in Utah, the jello capital of the world), jello is definitely a yes!
And in our family, jello was not just a dessert, it was also a side dish! Jello is definitely not something that we eat everyday, but more for special occasions, potluck dinners, and big family Sunday dinners. We ALL love it!
While I know that many of you despise Jello, I also know that there are many of you who love it as much as I do! Here’s a yummy salad that came together after some experimenting with strawberries and cream cheese. It really would be the perfect dessert after a yummy dinner with family and friends.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make this strawberries and cream jello salad, you need the following ingredients:
- strawberry jello (you can either use 1 big box or 2 small boxes)
- cream cheese
- milk
- crushed pineapple
- Cool-Whip
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Our Strawberries and Cream Jello Salad
- In a medium bowl, mix together the jello mixes and boiling water; stir until jello is dissolved.
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the milk with the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Pour in hot jello mixture with the cream cheese and stir until completely incorporated. Add the can of crushed pineapple and mix well.
- Place bowl in the fridge for 20-30 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from fridge and fold in Cool Whip and place back in the fridge; let chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
- If desired, top each serving with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
Frequently Asked Questions
To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend making it more than one day in advance. I feel that it tastes best and has the best texture when it is made and enjoyed on the same day.
I have not made this salad using sugar-free jello, but in everything that I have read about sugar-free jello, it should still work out great for this recipe. If you try it with sugar-free jello, leave a comment below and let us know how it worked.
I have never tried making this recipe without cool-whip – the cool whip is needed to get that fluffy texture. If you use fresh whipped cream, I am afraid that you will not get the same fluffy consistency and this recipe will not turn out the way that it’s supposed to. If you are looking for a homemade Cool-Whip alternative, check out this recipe for Stabilized Whipped Cream – it has a more similar fluffiness to Cool-Whip.
What makes the salad so fluffy is the mixture of the Jello mix with the pudding mix – it makes everything so smooth. Add in the fluffy Cool-Whip and it makes the perfect combination of smooth fruity flavor with fluffy whipped topping.
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Strawberries and Cream Jello Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, do not drain
- 8 ounces cool whip
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the jello mixes and boiling water; stir until jello is dissolved.
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the milk with the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Pour in hot jello mixture with the cream cheese and stir until completely incorporated. Add the can of crushed pineapple and mix well.
- Place bowl in the fridge for 20-30 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from fridge and fold in Cool Whip and place back in the fridge; let chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
- If desired, top each serving with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
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