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Christmas Ribbon Salad

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A festive, layered Jell-O dessert with bright layers of lime, marshmallow, lemon, and cherry, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces lime Jell-O, powder
  • 2 1/4 cups hot water
  • 8 ounces block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 ounces lemon Jell-O, powder
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 6 ounces cherry Jell-O, powder
  • 2 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the first layer. In a heatproof bowl, dissolve 6 ounces lime Jell-O powder in 2 1/4 cups hot water. Pour into a baking dish and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  2. Beat the cream cheese. While the lime layer sets, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Melt the marshmallows. Combine 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
  4. Dissolve the lemon Jell-O. Dissolve 3 ounces lemon Jell-O powder in 1 1/2 cups hot water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  5. Combine the middle layer. Add the cooled marshmallow mixture and lemon Jell-O to the cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
  6. Chill the second layer. Pour the cream mixture over the set lime layer and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
  7. Prepare the third layer. Dissolve 6 ounces cherry Jell-O powder in 2 cups hot water and let cool to room temperature.
  8. Finish the dessert. Pour cooled cherry Jell-O over the second layer and chill until fully set, at least another 1 to 2 hours.
  9. Serve. Slice the dessert into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Make ahead and refrigerate until serving for best texture. Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for neat slices.

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Keywords: holiday dessert, Jell-O dessert, layered dessert, Christmas recipe, festive salad

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