Description
Sweet Pink Cherry Jell-o Fluff delights with its cloud-like texture and nostalgic charm. Creamy marshmallow clouds dance with tangy cherry essence, promising a playful dessert that whisks guests back to childhood party memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (85 grams / 3 ounces) cherry Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tub (227 grams / 8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
Fruit Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry Jell-O base by whisking the powdered mix with boiling water until completely dissolved, ensuring no granules remain.
- Incorporate cold water into the Jell-O mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform liquid consistency.
- Transfer the Jell-O to the refrigerator and allow it to partially set, monitoring closely until it reaches a slightly thickened, not fully solidified state.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the semi-set Jell-O, using smooth, deliberate motions to create a light and airy texture.
- Introduce mini marshmallows, adding a delightful chewy element to the creamy dessert.
- Carefully mix in crushed pineapple, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the Jell-O fluff.
- Sprinkle chopped maraschino cherries into the mixture, providing bursts of vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor.
- If desired, incorporate shredded coconut for an additional layer of tropical texture and taste.
- Cover the dessert and return to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the fluff to fully set for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled, creating a refreshing and whimsical dessert perfect for gatherings or a sweet personal treat.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using freshly whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for a more homemade taste and richer texture.
- Balance sweetness by draining pineapple completely to prevent excess liquid and maintain the fluff’s perfect consistency.
- Experiment with alternative Jell-O flavors like strawberry or raspberry for different color and taste variations.
- Make it gluten-free by checking ingredient labels for marshmallows and ensuring all components are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg