Description
Creamy “Sea Foam Salad” whispers refreshing Pacific coast memories with its cloud-like marshmallow texture. Cool mint green gelatin mingles delicately with tangy pineapple and billowy whipped cream, creating a nostalgic dessert that delights summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Gelatin Component:
- 3 ounces lime Jello
Measurements in Metric:
- 567 grams crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 227 grams softened cream cheese
- 227 grams Cool Whip
- 85 grams lime Jello
Instructions
- Craft a tangy lime base by simmering crushed pineapple with lime Jello in a saucepan, whisking continuously until the gelatin completely dissolves. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, releasing its vibrant tropical essence.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky foundation by vigorously beating it until ultra-smooth. Gradually incorporate the warm pineapple-Jello blend, stirring methodically to prevent lumps and create a uniform texture.
- Introduce Cool Whip to the mixture with delicate folding motions, ensuring a light, airy consistency that captures the salad’s playful character. Gently blend until the mixture achieves a uniform, cloud-like appearance.
- Select an elegant serving vessel and carefully transfer the luminous mixture, spreading it evenly. Nestle the dish into the refrigerator and allow it to set, giving the flavors time to harmonize and develop a refreshing, mellow profile.
- After a minimum of two hours of chilling, the sea foam salad will transform into a delicate, wobbling dessert with a gossamer-like texture that promises a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, lump-free texture when mixing with the Jello mixture.
- Opt for sugar-free Jello and Cool Whip to create a lighter, lower-calorie version of this classic dessert.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors like strawberry or raspberry to customize the salad’s taste and color.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or toasted coconut flakes for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg