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Strawberry Jello Salad

May 28, 2020 By Dawn 1 Comment

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Strawberry Jello Salad a light delicious salad made with strawberries, Jell-O, water, cream cheese, and Cool Whip. This is a salad that will be loved by kids as well as adults.

Side view of a jello salad in a glass bowl setting on a white plate with strawberries.

My family loves jello salads. Really, I don’t think I have gone to a family gathering where there isn’t at least one of these concoctions. Normally I can take them or leave them. They’re not usually at the top of my list of things that I want to eat.

Overlooking a bowl of jello salad with a spoon on the side on a white square plate.

But, I have to say that this one is different. The combination of ingredients make this salad light and refreshing. It will complement just about any meal you are serving.

And, not to mention is super easy to make. I think you may fall in love with this one.

Side angle view of the jello salad in a glass bowl set on a white plate with strawberries.

Helpful Tips:

  • Make the jello first. Once you add the water make sure that you stir the jello and the water for two minutes to make sure that it is completely dissolved.
  • Have the cream cheese at room temperature for easier blending.
  • Before adding the berries to the cream cheese you will want to whip the cream cheese for about 30 seconds to a minute and you will want to slice or chop the berries.
  • I recommend using fresh strawberries for this recipe, but if you are using frozen thaw completely and drain the excess juice.
  • Once the cream cheese and the berries are combined add the jello. The jello will still be hot/warm which is fine.
  • This recipe can be made the day before you are going to serve it.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Steps for Making Strawberry Jello Salad

Step one

Bring water to a boil and measure out 2 cups. Add the water to the jello and mix until dissolved for about 2 minutes. Set aside.

Cool whip, cream cheese, box of Jell-O, and strawberries.
Sliced strawberries in a bowl.

Step two

Add the cream cheese to a large bowl, with an electric handheld mixer beat until fluffy for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Step three

Add strawberries that have been cleaned and sliced or chopped to the cream cheese. With the mixer beat the strawberries into the cream cheese until the berries are finely chopped.

Strawberries and cream cheese whipped together in a bowl.
Jello is added to the cream cheese and strawberries.

Step four

Add the jello to the cream cheese and strawberries and mix with the mixer until well combined.

Step five

Set in the refrigerator until the mixture is jelled about 60 to 90 minutes.

Cool Whip is added to the Jello mixture.
The Cool Whip is beaten into the jello mixture.
Strawberries are on top of a jello strawberry salad.

Step six

Remove from the refrigerator and add the Cool Whip. With the mixer beat in the Cool whip until well combined. Refrigerate for another 60 to 90 minutes until set. Serve.

Can you change the flavor of this recipe?

Yes, if you don’t care for strawberries. Try adding raspberries with raspberry jello or oranges with orange jello.

Looking for easy fruit salad recipes? Take a peek at these recipes:

  • Glazed Fruit Salad
  • Creamy Fruit Salad
  • Cranberry Fluff Salad

Jello in a bowl with two strawberries on the side.

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Side view of a jello salad in a glass bowl setting on a white plate with strawberries.

Strawberry Jello Salad

Strawberry Jello Salad a light delicious salad made with strawberries, Jell-O, water, cream cheese, and Cool Whip. This is a salad that will be loved by kids as well as adults.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry jello salad, jello salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Refrigeration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce box strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl add Jell-O and mix in the boiling water. Mix until the Jell-O is dissolved about 2 minutes and set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese to a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds to a minute or until fluffy. Add the sliced strawberry and beat with the mixer until the berries are finely chopped.
  • Add the Jell-O and beat in with the mixer. Set in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 minutes or until the mixture is jelled.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and add the Cool Whip and beat in with the mixer until the mixture is combined and fluffy.
  • Put back in the refrigerator and chill for another 60 to 90 minutes until it is set.

Notes

  1. Use cream cheese that is at room temperature, so it will blend easily.
  2. Slice or chop the strawberries before adding them to the cream cheese for easier mixing. 
  3. Beat the cream cheese before adding the strawberries to avoid the cream cheese from getting lumpy.
  4. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
 
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 9.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5.7g | Calcium: 17mg
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  1. David @ Spiced

    June 3, 2020 at 6:52 am

    What a classic summer recipe, Dawn! I remember Jello salads being a staple at all of our summer gatherings at my grandparents house. I seem to recall my Mom including canned mandarin oranges in there, too. This is a total trip down memory lane here, and I might just have to whip up this salad for old times sake! 🙂

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