Jello Whip
A fluffy, fruity treat you can make in under 5 minutes
Jello whip is a fluffy, creamy dessert you can make in minutes and only requires 3 ingredients. One bite and you'll be hooked by the texture and flavor of this jello recipe.
3/4 cup
4
Servings
415
Calories
41g
Fat
2.8g
Protein
2.3g
Net Carb
3.3g
Total Carbs
A cool treat you can make in a snap, this Jello whip is kid friendly and mom approved too. It’s an easy sugar free dessert you can make in minutes. It has an airy texture similar to cheesecake fluff or mousse, but not as dense.
Jello whip combines three ingredients that most probably already have in their refrigerator or pantry – heavy cream, cream cheese and a flavored gelatin mix. Use any flavor from lemon jello, cherry jello, or strawberry. The combination of the whipped cream with the gelatin creates a creamy, cloud like texture with a punch of flavor. If you want chunks of fruit, you can add in fruit to match or compliment your jello flavor to make a jello salad. Enjoy right away or chill it for several hours to thicken up. Top with fresh strawberries and whipped topping.
How to make Jello whip
- Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, add cold water to jello packet to bloom the gelatin.
- Pour in boiling water. Mix to dissolve.
- Slowly add jello mixture to the whipped cream and mix until combined.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Key ingredients
- Cream cheese – Add for texture and very slight tangy, cheesecake flavor. This could be omitted; however, if you don’t have cream cheese on hand or don’t care for it.
- Heavy cream – Used to make our jello dessert creamy and fluffy. Whipping air to the whipped cream makes this treat expand like fluffy clouds.
- Gelatin packet – Flavored sugar free jello is used to make this easy keto dessert. I used strawberry for this recipe.
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Keto Jello Whip Ingredients
2 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 (0.7oz) packet sugar free gelatin, flavor of choice
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1/4 cup cold water
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1/2 cup boiling water
Jello Whip Directions
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Whip it
Add softened cream cheese to a large bowl and beat until fluffy. Pour in heavy cream and continuing beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Heavy cream
Quick Tip
Letting the heavy cream sit at room temperature for 30 minutes prior prevents the jello from cooling too fast when it is mixed. It creates a more uniform consistency. -
Make jello
To a 2 cup measuring cup or small bowl, add the contents of one flavored jello packet. Pour in cold water and let bloom for 1-2 minutes. Stir in boiling water and mix until dissolved.
Ingredients
- Jello packet (sugar free)
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Combine
Slowly stir in liquid jello mixture into the whipped cream. Don't add in too fast as you want to keep the airiness of the whipped cream. Once added, mix an electric mixer until fluffy. Scoop or pipe into a serving dish if desired. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or enjoy right away.
Quick Tip
Refrigerating jello whip creates a thicker texture. Add fresh fruit to make an easy jello salad.
I couldn’t believe how fast this came together and the flavor was spot on. The best part is how customizable it is with different sugar free gelatin flavors. A total lifesaver when I need a quick sweet fix.
I was amazed at how well the texture held up even after sitting in the fridge overnight. The smooth blend of cream cheese with the jello gave it a cheesecake vibe that totally surprised me. This dessert is definitely going into my weekly rotation.
I tried this with strawberry gelatin and it turned out light and creamy. I liked how quick it was to make and everyone had seconds. Might try with orange next time.
Will the recipe still firm up if I added the jello to the whipped cream too fast and it got liquidy instead of being fluffy?
If it doesn’t get fluffy with continued mixing, you can try to add in more whipped cream. In a separate bowl, beat 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Then gently fold the whipped cream in the jello mixture.
Can I use the original full-sugar Jell-O brand? I have a box of “Starburst” Strawberry pink on hand. The chewie Strawberry flavor Starburst candies are my fav. I’m hoping to come close to this flavor by adding cream. I thought about adding about 1/2 cup of cream to the basic recipe to make the solid jiggly style, but then I saw this whipped version. Ah yes, we’re back to the 70s. I still use my mom’s Harvest Gold color Kitchen Aid mixer! LOL
.7oz of jello? My box of jello says 6oz
The brand of gelatin I uses carrageenan to get the gel consistency, so the weight is different. If your box says 6oz, you probably have sugar free jello brand or generic brand. A box of that should substitute 1:1 for a box of the Simply Delish brand I used in this recipe.
Can you use the jello dry instead of “blooming” it?
Gelatin usually needs to be bloomed to be used in a recipe. Blooming gelatin helps it to dissolve cold liquid. If you are using a gelatin other than simply delish, you might not need to bloom it. Just follow the instructions on the box.
Has anyone ever tried folding in fresh strawberry’s ? Not full berry’s but slices .
That’s what I’m going to try. I have unflavored gelatin so after I whip everything up and add the gelatin disolved in hot water, I’m going to add some chopped strawberries that I’ve thawed from the freezer. Fingers crossed!
Love the sugar-free version! Thank you Ma’am!
Can you use whipped topping (Cool Whip) instead of the cream cheese and heavy cream? I make one of these with Cool Whip and instant pudding, but the pudding flavors are limited.
Yes, you could. It may be higher in carbs though.
How do you make this recipe with cool whip instead of cream cheese and heavy cream? Amounts, jello box size!