Description
Classic American no-bake jello and marshmallow dessert with fluffy texture, colorful layers, and nostalgic potluck vibes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box flavored gelatin (strawberry, orange, or lime)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 to 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup drained crushed pineapple or mandarin oranges
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over gelatin powder in a large bowl.
- Stir continuously for 2 minutes until fully dissolved and clear.
- Add cold water and stir gently to combine.
- Mix in mini marshmallows while mixture is warm but not boiling hot.
- Refrigerate for about 45 minutes until slightly thickened but not fully set.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until fully combined.
- Fold in well-drained fruit carefully to avoid excess liquid.
- Pour into serving dish or individual cups.
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra marshmallows if desired.
Notes
Drain fruit thoroughly to prevent runny texture. Add marshmallows while warm for soft fluffy pockets. Chill fully before serving for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: jello and marshmallow recipes, jello fluff, no bake dessert, marshmallow salad, potluck dessert