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Berries and Cream Jello Salad

Published: Mar 29, 2021 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Jello salads may be considered old fashioned but you can't beat a creamy strawberry or raspberry jello salad at a potluck or barbecue! A fluffy side with fresh berries and whipped cream is always a crowd pleaser!

Little bowls of berries and cream jello salad garnished with fresh strawberries.
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Why Choose This Recipe

  • Fluffy, Creamy, Easy
  • 5 Ingredients!
  • Full of fresh berries!

Ingredient Notes

  • Berries - You can use strawberries or raspberries or both!
  • Cool Whip - You can substitute 2 Cups of fresh whipped cream instead.
  • Pudding Mix - must be cook and serve. Instant pudding mixes don't work well for this recipe.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Combine a small package of strawberry jello (or raspberry jello if you're making this with raspberries instead),  a small package of Cook and Serve Vanilla pudding and 2 cups of water in a pot on the stove.  
  • There is a difference between instant and cook and serve puddings, so make sure you have the cook and serve kind.  
  • Whisk those together and bring it to a boil over medium high heat.
  • After it has boiled for 1 minute, pour the jello into a glass bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cool (about an hour)
  • To cool faster, place the bowl over a container of ice.
Pudding mix, jello mix and water boiled and poured into a bowl.
  • Beat the chilled jello until it's completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Beat in the cool whip.
  • Fold in your berries of choice and refrigerate for another 2 hours before serving.
Jello mixture beaten well and berries and cool whip mixed in.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

Can I substitute real whipped cream for the cool whip?

Yes, you can you will need 2 Cups whipped cream which is 1 cup heavy cream beat to stiff peaks.

How long is this good for?

If stored in the fridge this salad is good for up to 4 days.

What can I serve this jello salad with?

This salad goes great with some Marinated Chicken or Grilled Steak! Definitely check out my other Salad and Side Recipes!

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Bowl of berries and cream jello salad garnished with a strawberry.

Berries and Cream Jello Salad Recipe

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 5 min (not including chill time)
  • Chill Time: 3 Hours
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Jello Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Jello salads may be considered old fashioned but you can't beat a creamy strawberry or raspberry jello salad at a potluck or barbecue!  A fluffy side with fresh berries and whipped cream is always a crowd pleaser!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 (3 oz) pkg. Strawberry or Raspberry Jello
  • 1 (3 oz) pkg. Cook and Serve Vanilla Pudding
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip
  • 1 ½ cups chopped Strawberries (or 2 cups Raspberries) (*see note at end)

Instructions

  1. Combine the jello and pudding mixes in a pot with the water.
  2. Whisk together and bring to a boil over med-high heat. Boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and pour into a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate until cool (about an hour).
  4. To speed the cooling you can place the bowl over a container of ice.
  5. Dump the now chilled jello into a mixing bowl and beat until it is smooth and there are not any lumps.
  6. Beat in the cool whip.
  7. Fold in the berries.
  8. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Strawberries or raspberries may be fresh or frozen. If using frozen berries thaw and drain before using.
  • 2 Cups Fresh Whipped Cream may be substituted for the cool whip.
  • Do not substitute instant pudding for the cook and serve pudding mix.

Keywords: strawberry jello salad, raspberry jello salad, jello salad

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Comments

  1. Sandy

    May 18, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    I used sugar free Jello and pudding and light cool whip. I used cheesecake pudding. Very good. I used as a weight watchers dessert.

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  2. G. T.

    April 23, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Used raspberries instead. Loved it!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Millie

    July 19, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I've been lokiong for a post like this forever (and a day)

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      July 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Thank You! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply

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