Recipe: Strawberry Jello Fluff Dessert 🍓🍰
Description:
This delightful Strawberry Jello Fluff Dessert is the epitome of springtime indulgence, perfectly timed for the upcoming strawberry season. Imagine the luscious flavors of strawberry shortcake, but without any of the hassle. It’s a tantalizing treat that no one can resist, especially when it comes together in less than 30 minutes and requires no baking whatsoever!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries 🍓
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese 🧀
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert 🍓🍮
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed 🥄
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans 🌰
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 308.9
- Fat: 17.3g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 12.8mg
- Sodium: 350.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.5g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 26.1g
- Protein: 10.9g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O powder with the cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the Jell-O powder is completely incorporated, and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to blend everything evenly. This step is crucial for achieving a smooth and creamy texture in your dessert. 🍓🧀 |
| 2 | Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. The vibrant red strawberries add a burst of freshness and color to the dessert, complementing the sweet strawberry flavor of the Jell-O. 🍓 |
| 3 | Next, gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well blended. The Cool Whip adds a light and airy texture to the dessert, making it irresistibly creamy. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the fluffiness of the dessert. 🥄 |
| 4 | Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, spreading it out evenly. This dessert looks especially inviting when served in a glass trifle dish or a decorative bowl, allowing the layers of creamy goodness to shine through. 🍨 |
| 5 | Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top of the dessert, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Pecans are the perfect finishing touch, adding texture and depth to each bite. 🌰 |
| 6 | Cover the dessert with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set properly. This step is essential for achieving the perfect consistency and ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. 🕒 |
| 7 | Serve chilled and enjoy the heavenly combination of sweet strawberries, creamy Jell-O, fluffy Cool Whip, and crunchy pecans. This Strawberry Jello Fluff Dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends, whether served as a refreshing treat on a warm spring day or as the perfect ending to any meal. Indulge in the blissful flavors of strawberry shortcake without any of the fuss! 🍰🍓 |
Tips:
- For a twist on the classic recipe, try using different flavors of Jell-O such as raspberry or cherry to create new and exciting variations of this dessert.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences. Try adding fresh mint leaves or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra special touch.
- This dessert can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making it the perfect option for entertaining or meal prep.
- If you’re short on time, you can use frozen strawberries instead of fresh. Simply thaw them before adding them to the mixture.
Enjoy your Strawberry Jello Fluff Dessert! 🍓🍨
