Strawberry Crackle Salad
A retro, no-bake Jell-O salad featuring bright strawberry gel, fresh fruit, and marshmallows, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup diced strawberries (hulled)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; chopped pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Empty the strawberry gelatin into a large heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water, then cover and refrigerate until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- While the gelatin chills, dice the strawberries and drain the crushed pineapple well. Measure out the marshmallows and whipped topping.
- When the gelatin has thickened, fold in the diced strawberries, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the combined mixture into a large glass bowl or trifle dish and refrigerate until fully set, roughly 2 hours.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half the whipped topping for plain Greek yogurt. Omit nuts for nut-free needs or replace with toasted coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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