Description
Sea Foam Salad is a light and airy dessert that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the tanginess of lime Jello, all enveloped in creamy goodness. This nostalgic recipe is perfect for family gatherings and potluck dinners, offering a delightful blend of flavors and a cloud-like texture that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3 oz box lime Jello
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 8 oz Cool Whip
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple and Jello: In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and the lime Jello. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the Jello is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the slightly cooled pineapple mixture to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined. It might look a bit lumpy, but don’t worry – it will smooth out in the next step.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. This is where the magic happens – the mixture will become light and fluffy!
- Chill: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or individual cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. The chilling process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Let the pineapple and Jello mixture cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese to prevent curdling.
- Fold gently when adding the Cool Whip to maintain the light and airy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg