Raspberry Jell-O Cheesecake

Raspberry Jell-O cheesecake – Layers of pretzel crust, light and fluffy cream cheese filling, raspberries and raspberry Jell-O. This no bake summer dessert is refreshing and so easy to make!

I’m sure you all have heard of the strawberry pretzel salad. If you’re a fan, you’ll love this dessert. If you haven’t heard of the strawberry pretzel salad… you’re in for a treat! This raspberry Jell-O cheesecake dessert basically has the same layers, but with a few ingredient substitutions. This dessert will be loved by all! It’s an easy dessert that can be put together within minutes. If you’re a fan of quick, easy and crowd pleasing desserts – this dessert is just the one!

Ingredients needed

• Graham crackers or pretzels: If you like sweet and salty go for the pretzel crust, if you prefer graham cracker crust make that. The dessert taste delicious both ways.
• Butter: You’ll need unsalted butter for the crust.
• Cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened.
• Sugar: A little bit of sugar is added to the filling to add sweetness to the dessert.
• Heavy whipping cream: To lighten up the filling.
• Raspberry Jello: For the topping
• Frozen raspberries: No need to thaw the raspberries.

Making the dessert

1. Make the Jell-O first. Making the Jell-O layer first will give it enough time to cool. In a medium bowl, dissolve Jell-O in one cup of water. Set aside.
2. Make the crust. Combined crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press into ramekins. Set aside.
3. Make the filling. Whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and set aside. Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in the whipped heavy whipping cream.
4. Assemble the dessert. Evenly divide the cream cheese filling among ramekins. Make sure the cream cheese goes all the way to the edges. You want to seal off the crust. (If there is openings in the cream cheese layer, the Jell-O can seep in) Add the frozen raspberries. Then carefully pour the Jell-O over the raspberries and cream cheese. Refrigerate until layers are set.

Tips for success

• As mentioned above, be sure to seal off the crust by spreading the cream cheese layer all the way to the edges. You don’t want the Jell-O to seep into the crust! You can also refrigerate the dessert for 10-15 minutes before adding the Jell-O layer to help that cream cheese set.
• Choose your crust! Pretzels or graham crackers work for this dessert. I’ve made it both ways and it tastes delicious either way.
• I’d recommend using frozen raspberries. Here’s why – when you add the Jell-O to the frozen raspberries the Jell-O layer sets within minutes. Which means no waiting for the Jell-O to set! However, if you only have fresh raspberries they will work as well.
• Out of raspberries? Choose your topping! This dessert tastes great with strawberries, or any kind of berry of your choice.
• These can also be made in a 9×13 inch pan. You’ll need to increase the Jell-O to 6oz packet, and double the crust.

Other recipes you may like

• Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
• Berry Filled Cupcakes

If you made this dessert I’d love to hear from you! Comment and rate below. I’d also love to see your creation! Share your photo by tagging tasty_treat_pantry on Instagram.

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