This recipe for Raspberry Jello Salad is super easy to make and only requires FOUR INGREDIENTS. It is light and fluffy with yummy flavors of raspberry, pineapple and cream. It makes a great sweet side dish, especially for BBQ’s, summer dinners and on Holidays like Easter and Christmas.
Ingredients
Just 4 simple ingredients to make this Raspberry Jello Salad:
- crushed pineapple
- raspberry Jello
- cottage cheese
- cool whip
Cottage Cheese: Some of you may feel concerned about the cottage cheese portion of this recipe. Trust me, it is NOT like you are eating spoonfuls of tart curds. The cottage cheese actually takes on the sweet flavor of the crushed pineapple and raspberry jello.
My husband would rather run a marathon than eat cottage cheese, and he is not a runner. I’m NOT kidding. But, he LOVES this Raspberry Jello Salad recipe. So just trust!
Step By Step Instructions
Not only does this recipe have super simple ingredients, it has super simple instructions. Just make sure you leave yourself time for it to set up in the fridge. This is a great side dish you can make a day or two ahead!
- Boil the crushed pineapple with juices.
- Pour the jello into the pineapple and stir to combine, remove from heat.
- Let cool for about 20 mins.
- Fold in the cottage cheese and cool whip.
- Set in fridge for at least 6 hours.
Helpful Tip
When you are done mixing the pineapple mixture with the cottage cheese and cool whip I recommend pouring the salad into the dish you will serve it in. That way it can set up in that bowl and it can go directly to the table.
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Raspberry Jello Salad Recipe + Video
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple - do not drain
- 3 ounce box raspberry Jello
- 12 ounce cottage cheese
- 8 ounce cool whip
- **Optional- fresh raspberries for garnish.
Instructions
- In a saucepan, over medium high heat, bring the (undrained) crushed pineapple to a boil.
- Add the raspberry jello powder to the pineapple and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and let cool (about 20 minutes).
- Once the pineapple mixture is cooled, mix in the cottage cheese. Then fold in the cool whip.
- Pro Tip- Put the jello salad into the bowl you plan to serve it in.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours – up to 24 hours, until the salad is firm.
LaWana says
Do you think I could blend the cottage cheese and add it? It’s a texture thing.
Susie Weinrich says
You could give that a try. I think it should still work just fine. Although I haven’t tested it.
Leanne says
Sounds delicious! I am so adding this to my Easter menu! Can you tell me about how many servings this makes-thank you!
Susie Weinrich says
As a side dish for a large dinner it should be plenty for up to 10 people.
Ashlee says
I add pomegranate tendrils to mine after having it served that way at a local cafe! It’s wonderful
John says
We eat this on holidays. We should be eating it every day!
Susie says
I could eat it every day
Misty says
I add half a bag minni marshmallows to mine. That’s how I remember Mom making it.
Susie Weinrich says
Perfect! I would love that!
Traci says
I have been craving something exactly like this… Even though it’s only the first couple days of spring. This is just in time for the warm seasons ahead. Thanks for the recipe inspiration!
Susie says
I have been craving it too. I am definitely looking forward to eating it at Easter and with barbecue this summer!
Jeanette says
Oh my, I want that bowl now 🙂 Lovely!
Susie says
Me too! Thank you!
meredith says
My mom used to make a green jello version! I love how you have hidden extra cottage cheese it it!!!
Susie says
I think you could make it with just about any flavor of jello you want. Raspberry is the flavor I grew up with.
Sherri says
When you add the Jello do you add the water for the Jello or just add the powder?
Susie Weinrich says
Just the powder. It mixes with the pineapple and the juice from the crushed pineapple.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh God, what a tasty looking this Raspberry Jello Fluff is! I am in love with the colors and how simple and short the ingredient list is. Yum!
Susie says
It is SO tasty! It is so easy to throw together the night before a brunch or dinner and it is all ready to go the next day!
Joyce says
I have only had this once and I was SO in love with it! So happy to finally have found a super duper easy recipe for this! 😀 Time to blow my inlaws away this Easter! 😀
Susie says
It is definitely a favorite at our Easter dinner. It is the perfect sweet bite to break up the salty/savory meal!