Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
Cottage cheese Jello salad is a simple chilled dessert salad with cottage cheese, drained pineapple, strawberry gelatin powder, and whipped topping. Drain the pineapple well so the mixture sets with a fluffy—not watery—texture.
Ingredients
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How to make it
Stir cottage cheese, drained pineapple, and dry gelatin powder in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows, if using, without overmixing.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled and lightly set.
Spoon into serving bowls and keep refrigerated until serving.
Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
Cottage cheese Jello salad is a simple chilled dessert salad with cottage cheese, drained pineapple, strawberry gelatin powder, and whipped topping. Drain the pineapple well so the mixture sets with a fluffy—not watery—texture.
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- American-inspired
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition estimate
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Source: https://saucyrecipe.com/cottage-cheese-jello-salad/
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Can I use fresh pineapple?
Use the tested ingredient listed here. Fresh pineapple can affect gelatin setting, so do not substitute it without testing the exact method.
About this recipe
- Written by
- Sophie Bennett
- Edited by
- SaucyRecipe Editorial Team
- Last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Testing status
- Kitchen-tested (recorded by the editor)
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