Description
Creamy lemon fluff dessert brings zesty sunshine to your table with its light, airy texture. Silky layers of tangy citrus and sweet cream promise a refreshing finale that delights your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Gelatin and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 (3 ounces / 85 grams) box lemon Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping Ingredient:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Optional Garnish:
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Create a gelatin base by whisking lemon Jell-O into steaming water, allowing the mixture to cool and slightly thicken while developing a vibrant citrus aroma.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky smooth texture by vigorously beating it until no lumps remain, preparing a rich foundation for the dessert.
- Gently incorporate the cooled lemon gelatin into the cream cheese, stirring methodically to ensure a uniform, luminous mixture without streaks.
- Introduce whipped topping to the mixture, creating a light and airy consistency that enhances the dessert’s delicate structure.
- Carefully fold in drained pineapple chunks, adding a tropical brightness and textural contrast to the creamy base.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly to provide unexpected pockets of sweetness and soft texture.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice into the blend, intensifying the citrus profile and adding a subtle tangy undertone.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into a rectangular dish or elegant individual serving vessels, smoothing the surface for a polished presentation.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of two hours, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm, yet ethereal consistency.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with delicate lemon zest to enhance the aromatic citrus notes and provide a visually appealing finish.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, smoother texture that enhances the dessert’s overall creaminess.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert watery and losing its fluffy consistency.
- Ensure Jell-O is slightly cooled before mixing with cream cheese to prevent curdling and maintain a silky smooth blend.
- Customize the dessert by swapping lemon Jell-O with other flavors like strawberry or orange for variety and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg