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The Best Christmas Jello Dessert Recipes

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September 17, 2021 By Lisa Sharp 1 Comment

Jello doesn’t have to be boring, these Christmas jello dessert recipes show how delicious jello can be! Your Christmas dessert table will look perfect with one of these Christmas treats.

collage of christmas jello dessert recipes

Can you have a vintage Christmas without a jello dessert? While some vintage jello recipes are pretty questionable most of the desserts are actually delicious. 

For many people, these Christmas jello dessert recipes bring back nostalgic feelings and these desserts are no acceptions. 

Before you start to make these Christmas jello recipes be sure you have a place to store all the recipes you try so you won’t forget them. I like to keep mine in my own Christmas recipe book. It’s made using printables so it’s easy to keep adding to it as you find more recipes you love, like the ones in this post. 

Christmas Jello Dessert Recipes

Jello desserts need to make a comeback this holiday season! You are sure to love all of these Christmas jello dessert recipes.

Vintage Peppermint Fluff Recipe

Vintage peppermint fluff is a simple and delicious dish from the 1950s. Using only a few ingredients you can whip this dessert up in no time.

Photo Credit: www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com

Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe

Yummy Cranberry Jello Salad with pineapple, oranges, and pecans. This amazing cranberry salad is sweet, tart, and crunchy and the beautiful color makes it a perfect addition to your holiday meal.

Photo Credit: www.foodlovinfamily.com

Holiday Jello Cake

Holiday Jello Cake is a great addition to any holiday meal. Easy to make, delicious and colorful, this poke cake is always a crowd favorite. 

Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

Cranberry Jello Salad

This cranberry jello salad is made with raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange for a festive treat that's a welcome addition to any holiday table.

Photo Credit: www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com

Red Hot Jello Salad

This Red Hot Jello Salad is a bit nostalgic and perfectly delicious! Serve it as a fun side dish for dinner! It’s also a great accompaniment to holiday meals!

Photo Credit: houseofnasheats.com

Triple Layer Vintage Christmas Jell-O Salad

There’s always room for Jell-O, especially one as festive and fun as this Triple Layer Vintage Christmas Jell-O Salad with red, white, and green layers that are perfect for Christmas dinner!

Photo Credit: www.findingzest.com

Cherry Jello Marshmallow Salad

Easy to customize with your favorite gelatin flavor, this Cherry Jello Salad with marshmallows and cool whip can be ready to eat in just a couple of hours. Simply stir together all your ingredients and chill for a super flavorful fluff salad that is great for feeding a crowd!

Photo Credit: houseofnasheats.com

Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping

Cranberry Jello Salad is a sweet-tart dessert salad loaded with crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, cranberries, and a tangy cream cheese topping! It’s perfect to serve for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or any night of the year!

Photo Credit: www.annsentitledlife.com

Eggnog Kaleidoscope Jello Recipe

An easy-to-make, festive Eggnog Kaleidoscope Jello Recipe is perfect for a holiday dinner dessert or side dish. This old-fashioned recipe dates back over 35 years! Your entire family will love it.

Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

Dr Pepper Jello Salad

This Dr. Pepper Jello Salad is a fun, no-bake, retro dessert loaded with cherries, pineapple, and pecans! The perfect make-ahead dessert for any gathering.

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  1. Deanna Piercy says

    September 18, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    These look so pretty!

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