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Mom's Secret Cherry JELL-O Salad

Mom's Secret Cherry JELL-O Salad

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 5 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍒 1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
    • 💧 2 cups hot water
    • 🍍 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
    • 🍌 3 bananas, sliced
    • 💧 1 ½ cups cold water
    • 🍬 1 cup miniature marshmallows

  • Topping

    • 🧂 ¾ cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

STEPS

1

Dissolve gelatin completely in 2 cups hot water and pour into desired mold.

2

Mix crushed pineapple, bananas, and 1 ½ cups cold water into gelatin mixture. Top with miniature marshmallows.

3

Chill until firm.

4

Whisk reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture almost comes to a simmer and becomes thick, about 5 minutes.

5

Mix cream cheese into the sauce, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to room temperature.

6

Stir whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin.

7

Chill thoroughly before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

430

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 65
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 For a firmer texture, ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved before chilling.You can use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for a lighter version.Prepare this dessert a day ahead to ensure it sets properly.