Cherry Jello Salad with fruit is a delightful, light, and fruity dessert after a heavy meal. It is so delicious and can be modified to create a dessert your family will love.
This Cherry Jello Salad with fruit is like stepping back in time to the 1950’s in the best possible way. The recipe has standed the test of time due to the fact it is easy to make, refreshing and so pretty.
Who invented Jello? Here is the answer.
- Quick: Quick make and can be made ahead
- Easy Ingredients: This recipe is a breeze to make with easy ingredients.
- Family Friendly: There is always room for this dessert.
- Adaptable: Can be made in so many combinations and varieties.
What You Need to Make this Jello Salad
Ingredients
- cherry Jello
- frozen sliced strawberries
- frozen mixed berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- cherry pie filling
- pineapple chunks
- pear halves
- mandarin oranges
- Granny Smith apples
- bananas
Equipment
How to Make this Light Dessert – Step by Step
- Make Jello: First, in a large bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water.
- Fruit: Second, stir in the strawberries and mixed berries and the other fruit.
- Set: Finally, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
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Common Questions About Cherry Jello Dessert
This recipe can last up to three days in the fridge. Just make sure that it is wrapped well to keep out moisture and odors. Also, omit the bananas or wait to serve with them on top so they don’t get bad.
Definitely, I just wanted to make it super easy for any time of year.
This recipe makes a lot. But you can absolutely, half or double it for your needs.
One of the ways that this can be adapted is to use sugar-free gelatin and no-sugar-added fruits and pie filling. You get plenty of sweetness from the fresh fruits — you don’t even miss the extra sugar.
Sure, you can use any type of fruit that you want to make it unique. Even change up the Jello flavor.
Expert Tips for Making Cherry Jello Salad
- Make Individual: Use disposable clear cups or pretty parfait glasses.
- Trifle Bowl: Use a trifle bowl and lay all the fruit out in pretty patterns. it looks gorgeous as the centerpiece to the table,
- Toppings: Top with Whipped cream or toasted coconut. Or use this dessert as a topper for ice cream.
- Crunch: Chopped Nuts or crushed pretzels add a great crunch to this dessert.
- Lighten up: Feel free to use fruit packed in its own juice and sugar free options of filling and jello.
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Cherry Jello Salad
Ingredients
- 2 3 oz packages cherry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 10 oz package frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 10 oz package frozen mixed berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling
- 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks drained
- 1 15 oz can pear halves drained and cut into chunks
- 1 15 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and chopped
- 3 bananas sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water.
- Stir in the strawberries and mixed berries.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
Expert Tips
- Make Individual: Use disposable clear cups or pretty parfait glasses.Trifle Bowl: Use a trifle bowl and lay all the fruit out in pretty patterns. it looks gorgeous as the centerpiece to the table,Toppings: Top with Whipped cream or toasted coconut. Or use this dessert as a topper for ice cream.Crunch: Chopped Nuts or crushed pretzels add a great crunch to this dessert.Lighten up: Feel free to use fruit packed in its own juice and sugar free options of filling and jello.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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Susan says
Will it be a problem if i don’t use frozen fruit as my family is not fans of berries. I know you usually add cold water to jello so i did not know if frozen fruit was a substitute.
Christina Hitchcock says
I’ve never tried it that way. I couldn’t give you a definite answer. :/
Rita Olaf says
Christina, the jello recipe calls for 1 – 2 oz. pineapple chunks. Is that correct?? Thank you. Rita
Christina Hitchcock says
That is correct. enjoy!
Shelley K. says
Christina, the smallest can of pineapple is 8 ounces. Did you mean 20 ounces, similar in size to the oranges and pears?
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s a 20 oz can. Thanks for pointing that out. I’ve corrected the recipe. 🙂
Tina boshman says
Cherry jello salad
Do you put in the oranges with the liquid or do you drain them?
Christina Hitchcock says
You drain them.
Kat Jeter says
This reminds me of something my grandma used to make but she used cranberries. I love the idea of cherries for summer!
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s so light and refreshing! Perfect for summer!
Denay DeGuzman says
Your fabulous Cherry Jello Salad reminds me of the one my Grandmother used to make! It’s so yummy, refreshing and delicious. I’m tickled pink to have finally found a recipe similar to hers that I can continue to make and share with my family. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Crystal Lopez says
Oh my yum! This type of salad reminds me of one my grandmother made. I love, love, love all of the different berries. So refreshing!
Christina Hitchcock says
I love recipes that bring back memories 🙂
Sandra says
JELLO! I love Jello! I usually serve it for dessert but your recipe has so much yummy fruit in it that it was perfect for a side dish! My family though it was a treat!
Crystal Lopez says
This is such a classic and crowd pleasing dessert or snack! Jello and fruit just doesn’t get any better than this simple dish!
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s a favorite in our house 🙂
Wendy O’Neal says
My family loved your Cherry Salad recipe. So good and simple too.
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Amanda says
I love how light and refreshing this salad is! A true classic!
Christina Hitchcock says
Yes! It’s always a crowd pleaser!
Lane | With Two Spoons says
Haven’t made a jello salad (ever), but this one looks way too good to pass up! YUM!
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s always a hit when I make it! Light and refreshing!
Madi says
What a fun dessert idea! I’ve never tried making jello salad before but it looks great!
Christina Hitchcock says
My family can’t get enough of it!
Gladys Parker says
Sounds Yummy, I’m on a lifetime healthy eating Dr ordered (diet)but I never thought to add all those at once to my sugarfree jello Delish!
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Stopping by from Whimsical Wednesday… hoping for a follow back… Can’t wait to try some of your recipes
Elizabeth @It happens at Dinner says
This looks wonderful. I love food blogs and have one myself.
I found you from the Catch a Wednesay blog hop.
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Amy @ A Little Nosh says
Ah, a classic. Wonderfully refreshing!
Lindsay says
Yumm! Okay it has more ingredients than I usually deal with haha but this sounds too good not to make. Congrats on your nephew getting christened this weekend…such a beautiful moment..my son’s christening date is approaching and I still need to find him a white suit ahhh!
Delighted Momma
Amber K says
This looks yummy, can’t wait to make it tomorrow! Joined Ya on GFC, hope to see ya stop by Parent Palace = )
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Found you at the Tuesday Blog Hop! Glad I did am a happy new follower :).
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