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Sea Foam Salad Recipe

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Sea Foam Salad is a delightful, airy dessert salad combining the tartness of lime JELL-O with creamy cream cheese, sweet pineapple, cherries, mini marshmallows, and fluffy Cool Whip. Perfectly chilled, this easy-to-make dish offers a refreshing and festive treat ideal for potlucks, picnics, or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Gelatin Mixture

  • 6 ounces lime JELL-O
  • 2 cups boiling water

Salad Base

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
  • Cherries (quantity as desired, typically 1 cup)
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • Mini marshmallows (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Gelatin: Place the lime JELL-O powder in a large bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over it and whisk thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  2. Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the cooled but still liquid gelatin mixture to the cream cheese and continue mixing until fully combined. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up slightly.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Once chilled, fold in the drained crushed pineapple, cherries, Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows evenly into the gelatin and cream cheese blend, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
  4. Set the Salad: Spread the entire mixture evenly into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Cover it with plastic wrap to prevent any odors from being absorbed.
  5. Refrigeration: Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, allowing it to fully set and develop a light, fluffy texture before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure pineapple is well drained and patted dry to avoid a watery salad.
  • Adjust the quantity of cherries to your preference; maraschino cherries are commonly used for sweetness and vibrant color.
  • For a firmer texture, chill the gelatin and cream cheese mixture longer before folding in other ingredients.
  • This salad is best served cold and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • Mini marshmallows add a fun, chewy texture contrast; feel free to adjust quantity or omit if desired.

Keywords: Sea Foam Salad, Lime Jell-O Salad, Cream Cheese Salad, Pineapple Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Cool Whip Salad

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