Impressive Jello Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A colorful and creamy Jello salad combining fruit, marshmallows, nuts, and a sweet cream cheese topping, perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small package cherry jello
  • 1 small package strawberry jello
  • 2 cups boiling hot water
  • 1/2 bag miniature marshmallows
  • 3 bananas
  • 1 large can crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Juice from the crushed pineapple
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 8-10 oz. cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Mix cherry jello, strawberry jello, and hot water until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix marshmallows, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, and nuts.
  3. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to partially set.
  4. In a saucepan, cook sugar, pineapple juice, beaten eggs, flour, and cream cheese over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
  5. Spread the cooked cream cheese mixture evenly over the partially set jello layer.
  6. Refrigerate until fully chilled and the top layer is firm.
  7. Once cooled, spread Cool Whip over the top.
  8. Sprinkle with shredded coconut for garnish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

665 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 26.3g 34% DV
Carbs 99.3g 36% DV
Fiber 6.4g 23% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 321.8mg 14% DV
Potassium 702.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 87mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 218mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 19mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 189mg 15% DV
Iron 7.1mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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