Mom's Secret Cherry JELL-O Salad

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My mom always makes this for Thanksgiving and all of my siblings have carried on the tradition. The secret is in the topping.

Submitted by Scott09
Updated on October 17, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)

  • 2 cups hot water

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved

  • 3 bananas, sliced

  • 1 ½ cups cold water

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows, or as needed

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 egg

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Dissolve gelatin completely in 2 cups hot water and pour into desired mold. Mix crushed pineapple, bananas, and 1 1/2 cup cold water into gelatin mixture; top with miniature marshmallows. Chill until firm.

  2. Whisk reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture almost comes to a simmer and becomes thick, about 5 minutes. Mix cream cheese into sauce, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to room temperature. Stir whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Chill thoroughly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430 Calories
18g Fat
65g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 243mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.