Delicious Cream Cheese and Jell-O Dessert Recipes to Try
Discover four irresistible cream cheese and Jell-O recipes perfect for holidays and gatherings. From festive cherry and cream cheese Jell-O to a luscious strawberry pie, each recipe blends creamy textures with fruity flavors. Enjoy these easy-to-make desserts that are sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for special occasions or casual get-togethers, these recipes elevate simple ingredients into delightful treats. Easy preparation and stunning presentation make these desserts favorites for any celebration or simple dessert craving.
Combining cream cheese with Jell-O creates irresistibly creamy and flavorful desserts. Here are four delightful recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.
1. Festive Cherry and Cream Cheese Jell-O
Ingredients
1 packet cherry flavored Jell-O
230g soft cream cheese
250ml chilled soda
1 cup pitted dark cherries
Directions
Prepare the Jell-O as per the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely. Mix in the cream cheese, soda, and cherries. Pour into molds and refrigerate until firm. Unmold and serve chilled.
2. Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients
250g graham crackers
1 strawberry Jell-O packet
300g cream cheese
Fresh sliced strawberries
Whipped cream, blueberries, strawberries for topping
Directions
Line a dish with crushed graham crackers. Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Prepare Jell-O and, once cooled, blend with cream cheese. Pour over strawberries and chill until set. Garnish with whipped cream and berries before serving.
3. Lime Jell-O with Pears and Cream Cheese
Ingredients
Boiling water
1 packet lime Jell-O
Canned sliced pears with juice
Softened cream cheese
Mini marshmallows
Chopped nuts (optional)
Whipped cream
Directions
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and let cool. Blend with pears and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, marshmallows, and nuts. Chill for at least 5 hours or overnight until set. Serve chilled and enjoy.
4. Bourbon-infused Cream Cheese Dessert
Ingredients
Unflavored Jell-O
Water
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Bourbon
Directions
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and cool slightly. Mix in cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and bourbon until smooth. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled for a rich, boozy treat.
