Raspberry Vanilla Jello Fruit Salad
Raspberry Vanilla Jello Fruit Salad is a light, creamy, and refreshing no-bake dessert made with raspberry gelatin, vanilla pudding, juicy fruit, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s a colorful make-ahead treat that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Raspberry gelatin mix
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh or frozen raspberries
- Crushed pineapple, well-drained
- Mandarin oranges, drained
- Seedless grapes, halved
- Mini marshmallows
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry gelatin according to the package directions, using slightly less water if you prefer a firmer texture. Allow it to cool until slightly thickened but not fully set.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix into the cooled gelatin until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- If using, stir in the Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Add the raspberries, drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, and mini marshmallows.
- Fold everything together gently to avoid breaking the fruit.
- Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until well chilled and slightly set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving if desired.
Notes
- Drain canned fruit thoroughly to prevent a watery salad.
- Thaw and drain frozen raspberries before using.
- Stabilized homemade whipped cream can replace whipped topping.
- White chocolate or cheesecake pudding can be substituted for vanilla pudding.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended because the texture may change after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
