Okay y’all, I had totally planned to share this recipe for No Bake Cherry Jell-O Dessert at the beginning of the summer. Time just got away from me and I had other recipes lined up before this one to share. But it is finally photographed so I can share with you. This isn’t just a summer recipe though!
Just because you don’t have to turn on the oven doesn’t mean it’s not a great fall and winter recipe. Actually, I think this dessert is perfect to eat after some of those heavier fall meals that we tend to eat.
No Bake Cherry Jell-O Dessert
Prep Time
25 mins
Cooling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
This No-Bake Cherry Jell-O Dessert is always a huge hit at parties! It's so easy to make with cherry gelatin, cherry pie filling and a whipped topping!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry jello dessert
Servings: 12
Calories: 207 kcal
Ingredients
for the filling:
1 6 oz cherry gelatin (Jell-O), larger box
2 cups boiling water
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice, do not drain
1 21 oz can cherry pie filling
For the topping:
1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup cold milk
2 cups whipped topping COOL WHIP, thawed
Instructions
For the filling:
In a large bowl, combine cherry Jell-O with 2 cups of boiling water.
Stir in crushed pineapple with juice and cherry pie filling.
Pour this mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (until set.)
For the topping:
In a medium bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk. Let set for 1-2 minutes until slightly thick.
Finally, stir in whipped topping.
Spread on top of the chilled cherry gelatin mixture.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.