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Thanksgiving Jello

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Thanksgiving Jello is a nostalgic, festive layered dessert made with black cherry gelatin, crushed pineapple, blueberry pie filling, and a tangy cream cheese topping. It’s a cheerful, easy-to-make treat perfect for holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • Jello layer:
    • 2 boxes (3 oz each) black cherry flavored gelatin mix
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
    • 1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
  • Frosting layer:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 8 oz sour cream
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a 9×13-inch glass baking dish, dissolve the gelatin mix in the boiling water.
  2. Stir in the crushed pineapple (with juice) and blueberry pie filling until fully combined.
  3. Refrigerate the mixture until fully set, about 2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Once the jello layer is firm, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.
  6. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use raspberry or cherry gelatin if black cherry is unavailable.
  • Skip nuts for allergy-friendly or replace with toasted coconut for texture.
  • Do not freeze as it affects gelatin texture.
  • Best made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12th of dish
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg