Description
This cottage cheese jello salad is a delightful mix of creamy cottage cheese, sweetened and set with fruit‑flavored gelatin, bursting with fresh berries, citrus and herbs for a refreshing low‑calorie snack or side.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups low‑fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup fruit juice (orange, pineapple, or raspberry)
- 2 packets of fruit‑flavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional sweetener: 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint or basil
- Toasted almonds or chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a large baking dish or loaf pan for 10 minutes.
- Whisk cottage cheese with fruit juice until smooth.
- Bloom and stir gelatin into the mixture, then fold in berries, herbs and lemon.
- Pour into the chilled dish and freeze 2–3 hours until set.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve chilled topping with toasted nuts and a drizzle of berry syrup, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American