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Grape Jello Salad

Grape Jello Salad: A Creamy Twist for Your Next Gathering

Grape Jello Salad is a delightful, creamy side dish that combines grape Jello, cream cheese, and Cool Whip for a refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jello Mixture
  • 1 box Grape Jello Feel free to experiment with different Jello flavors.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Consider reducing or omitting for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Essential for dissolving the Jello and sugar.
  • 1 cup Cold Water Added after boiling water to cool down the mixture.
Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for effortless blending.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Substitute with heavy whipping cream if preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grape Jello and sugar. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water and stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold water and gently mix. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in thawed Cool Whip.
  4. Gradually fold the chilled Jello into the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture until smooth.
  5. Pour the combined mixture into a dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours until set.
  6. Serve chilled in clear bowls, garnished with fresh fruit or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed chilled and can be made a day in advance. Keep it covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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