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Strawberry Jell-o Parfaits
Double-layered strawberry jell-o parfait cups -- strawberry jell-o on bottom and a strawberry jell-o mousse on top.
Servings 9 parfait cups*
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
Jell-o Layer
- 2 packages (3 ounces EACH) strawberry jell-o + boiling and cold water called for
- 1 pint (about 2 cups) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Jell-o Mousse Layer
- 2 and 1/2 cups COLD Sprite, separated
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry jell-o
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip, completely thawed
- Optional: additional whipped topping or fresh whipped cream to top
- Optional: fresh mint and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a regular sized muffin tin: use 9 small balls, or wad up balls of foil (or paper) and place in the muffin tin. Place 9 clear plastic cups on top of the balls at an angle (see video at top of this page!) The small balls help to keep the cup at an angle.
- Next prepare the strawberry jell-o (both packets) according to package directions (not for quick set, but for regular set). Fill up the cups evenly with the strawberry jell-o (be careful as you pour and ensure the cups stay at an angle).
- Hull and slice the strawberries and then place a few slices of strawberries into each jell-o cup. Carefully transfer the muffin tin into the fridge and allow the strawberry jell-o to completely set up.
- When the jell-o layer is nearly set up, you can begin on the mousse.
- Place 1 and 1/2 cups Sprite in a microwave safe bowl or cup and microwave just until the mixture comes to a boil. Whisk the packet of strawberry jell-o into the Sprite.
- Transfer the mixture to a high powdered blender and add in the cream cheese. Blend until completely smooth. And in remaining 1 cup of (COLD) Sprite and blend again until smooth.
- Add in the completely thawed Cool Whip and blend just until smooth. (You can leave out about 1/2 cup for optional garnish at the end if desired).
- Pour this mixture evenly over the jell-o layers (you shouldn't use as much of this mousse as you did of the jell-o or it tends to be overpowering).
- Place in the fridge and allow to set completely.
- If desired, garnish with fresh whipped cream (or 1/2 cup extra cool whip) and garnish with fresh mint and a small strawberry.
Video
Notes
*The yield of this recipe depends on the cups you use. The ingredients I listed pretty much perfectly filled up 9 of the cups I used (having a more generous base jell-o layer). Total time does not include the required chilling time which is up to 4 hours. I haven't tried this recipe with low-fat, sugar-free products. They could be fine, but also could end up being too watery or not set up properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal