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strawberry tropical fruit gelatin dessert

Elaine55 avatar
Recipe by
Elaine Bovender
@Elaine55
Wilmington, NC

I have been reviving the Jello desserts lately. I had forgotten how delicious these really are, so light, cool, and refreshing. I'll be posting more of these soon. I hope you enjoy this one!

yield 4 to 6 depending on serving size.
prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For strawberry tropical fruit gelatin dessert

  • 1 pkg
    strawberry jello (3 ounce size)
  • 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese
  • 1 c
    ice water
  • 1 can
    tropical fruit mix, drained well (15.25 ounce can)

How To Make strawberry tropical fruit gelatin dessert

  • 1
    Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, remove from heat. Add Jello and stir for about two minutes until dissolved. Pour into a blender or a food processor. Add cream cheese and mix on high until well blended.
  • 2
    Add ice water to Jello mixture and mix on high until well blended. Add tropical fruit and pulse a few times until fruit is in smaller pieces.
  • 3
    Pour into a Jello mold pan or and 8 X 8 casserole dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares or spoon into a dessert dish and serve. You may add a dollop of whipped topping, if desired.
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