Pretty and festive, perfect for your Christmas Dinner! Christmas Jello Salad!
This recipe has been in my family for years. My mom made it every Christmas. She always did it in a 9×13 pan and cut it into squares. Putting it in individual containers is fun too. It’s not only a fun jello salad it’s also a festive decoration for the table.
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Layered Christmas Jello Salad {TMH}
A family Tradition for years, this pretty salad can be made in a 9x13 pan or in individual dishes.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Jello Salad
Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
- 1 large box or 2 small boxes Lime Jello
- 1 large box or 2 small boxes Cherry Jello
- 1 small box lemon Jello
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 8 ounce package whipped topping (cool whip)
Instructions
- Prepare lime Jello as directed on box, Use ice water where it calls for cold water (this will help it set up faster)
- Pour it into dish or dishes of your choice, if you are doing individual dishes remember to only fill ⅓ of the way
- Let set in fridge until firm
- Prepare middle layer by boiling one cup of water and adding it too the lemon jello mix.
- While still hot add marshmallows and stir or whisk until they dissolve.
- Whisk in sour cream, half of the 8 ounce cool whip and the cup of crushed pineapple (make sure you strain or squeeze any excess juice form the pineapple)
- Finish by adding a cup of very cold water to the mixture….(you can use the strained pineapple juice to make up part of the 1 cup of water if you want to)
- Pour on top of lime layer and return to fridge until firmly set.
- For the final layer, prepare the cherry jello according to package directions, and use ice water where it calls for cold water again, you do not want to put hot or warm jello on top of the middle layer it will melt it and give your jello a milky color.
- Return jello to the fridge and let it set until firm and you are ready to serve.
- When you are ready to serve use remaining cool whip to put dollops on individual serving dishes or to spread on top of Jello if you made it in a 9×13 dish.
Would this taste ok with alcohol?
Hi Melissa, I don’t know, I’ve never tried it with alcohol.
My white layer came out very yellow. Do you think it makes a difference in the brand of lemon jello? How do you get it so white?
Hi Didrey, it might. I usually use the Jello brand or the Walmart brand.
This recipe makes how many glass servings and what ounce glass did you use? Very cute in there own glass. Thinking of using canning jars. Thank you for your time and any info, cindy
Hi Cindy,
It really depends on how big the glasses are and how thick you make each layer. The original recipe my mom always made was for a 9×13 pan and each layer was about 1/2 inch thick. Hope that helps you determine how many glasses you can fill.
How many days in advance can you make individual servings?
Up to three days is my recommendation, you just need to cover it when it’s done setting up!
Would it be ok to omit the pineapple?
Yes, that should be fine.
can you make this in a truffle bowl? I’m going to try today.
Hi Didrey, I am sure it will work but the layers may take more time to set up. Good Luck!
It did turn out using a truffle bowl, but it definitely took more time to set up. I will try a different container next time or attempt multiple thinner layers. Its a very fun recipe. Thanks!
Glad it turned out, multiple layers would be really fun! Glad you liked the recipe!
Can you use any type of jello as far as flavor
Yes, definitely!
How many will this recipe serve if using individual cups?
Hi Stephanie, sorry I didn’t see this earlier, Depending on how full you fill the individual cups you should be able to get at least 10-12
This recipe looks so fun to make, and I love the glasses you used! #decembergiveaway
Can you make this using a jello mold? Was wanting to try something different for a family reunion.
Hi Beth, I haven’t ever tried it in a jello mold. The middle layer is sometimes a little softer then top and bottom, so I am concerned it might slide or tip.