Description
Christmas Ribbon Salad is a festive, layered dessert featuring colorful Jell-O layers combined with a creamy marshmallow and cream cheese middle layer. This vibrant and refreshing salad is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a sweet mix of lime, lemon, and cherry flavors with a soft, fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
First Layer:
- 6 ounces lime Jell-O package
- 2¼ cups hot water (not boiling)
Second Layer:
- 8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 3 ounces (1 package) lemon Jell-O
- 1½ cups hot water (not boiling)
Third Layer:
- 6 ounces cherry Jell-O package
- 2 cups hot water (not boiling)
Instructions
- Prepare First Layer: Pour the lime Jell-O powder into 2¼ cups of hot water and stir until fully dissolved. Pour this mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and refrigerate until set, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine mini marshmallows and pineapple juice, stirring until marshmallows are completely melted. Allow to cool slightly.
- Dissolve Lemon Jell-O: Dissolve the lemon Jell-O powder in 1½ cups of hot water and set aside to cool.
- Combine Second Layer Ingredients: Mix the lemon Jell-O mixture and the marshmallow-pineapple mixture into the beaten cream cheese until fully combined. Allow this mixture to cool for 30 to 40 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Second Layer: Gently spoon the cream cheese mixture over the set first layer, taking care not to disturb the layer below. Refrigerate until set.
- Prepare Third Layer: Dissolve the cherry Jell-O powder in 2 cups of hot water and let it cool to room temperature.
- Add Third Layer: Slowly and gently pour the cherry Jell-O mixture over the set second layer using a spoon to avoid creating holes. Refrigerate until fully set, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Once all layers are fully set, cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your vibrant Christmas Ribbon Salad!
Notes
- Store the salad covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- No reheating is needed; serve cold.
- Freezing is not recommended as gelatin becomes watery after thawing.
- Prepare up to 24 hours in advance to allow layers ample time to chill and set.
- Ensure each layer is fully set before adding the next to maintain clean layers.
- Use hot water, not boiling, to dissolve gelatin evenly.
- Allow mixtures to cool to room temperature before pouring to prevent melting layers.
- Spoon each layer gently to avoid creating holes in the set layer.
- Whip cream cheese thoroughly for a smooth, creamy middle layer; use an immersion blender if lumps appear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
