Grape Jello Salad (Amish Dreamsicle Salad)

Instructions

1. Dissolve Jello and Sugar:
   • In a bowl, combine 2 boxes of grape Jello and ½ cup sugar.
   • Add 2 cups of boiling water.
   • Stir until the Jello and sugar are completely dissolved.
2. Add Cold Water:
   • Add 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture.
   • Refrigerate the mixture until it becomes syrupy.
3. Beat Cream Cheese:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat 8-ounce cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add Cool Whip:
   • Add 8-ounce thawed Cool Whip to the cream cheese.
   • Mix until well combined.
5. Combine with Jello Mixture:
   • Slowly add the well-chilled Jello mixture to the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture.
   • Mix until well combined.
6. Refrigerate:
   • Pour the mixture into a dish or jello mold.
   • Refrigerate until the Jello salad is set.
7. Serve:
   • Serve as a side dish or light dessert.
   • Keep refrigerated for up to four or five days.

Dreamsicle Salad

A search on the internet for Dreamsicle Salad produces lots of recipes for orange Jello salad. And dreamsicle or creamsicle are used interchangeably for the same type of orange-flavored jello salad.

I couldn't find anything grape-flavored connected with dreamsicle. So I guess this is the only grape recipe to be associated with that name. And maybe dreamsicle is not the correct term or name for this grape jello salad.

But I am calling it "Dreamsicle Salad" because that is the name you will find for this jello salad in Amish cookbooks.

I don't know where this recipe originated or who named it. And it doesn't matter if you call it "Dreamsicle Salad" or just simply "Grape Jello Salad". But this Amish recipe for Grape Dreamsicle Salad with cream cheese is delightfully refreshing with a silky mousse-like texture!

Jello Salad

I grew up eating lots of different kinds of jello salad, and I LOVE all of them.

In our Amish circle, we always ate jello salads as side dishes with the first course. And even though most jello salads seem more like dessert than salad, they go well as a side dish too. And why not sneak a dessert into the first course and pretend it's a salad? 🙂 lol

This light and fluffy grape jello salad was always one of my favorites, but orange yum yum salad and Indiana Jello Salad are among my top favorites as well.

Grape Jello

I realized recently that I had not made this grape jello salad since I moved away from PA. And I didn't know that it would be so hard to find grape-flavored Jello.

Most Amish or Mennonite bulk food stores carry different flavors of gelatin in bulk. And if you have a local bulk food store, you may be able to find grape-flavored gelatin there. But I ordered mine online, and I am leaving the link here for your convenience.

Could I Replace the Cool Whip with Heavy Whipping Cream in this Jello Recipe?

Yes, you can use either Cool Whip or heavy whipping cream in this creamy jello salad. Both options will provide a creamy texture and complement the jello flavors nicely. However, the flavor and texture of the jello salad may differ slightly depending on which option you choose.

Cool Whip is a ready-to-use whipped topping that's sweetened and stabilized with ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil.

So when using Cool Whip, the jello salad may be slightly sweeter. But it tastes great either way. Do not overbeat Cool Whip, or it will become runny. So just mix it into the cream cheese to combine.

Heavy whipping cream is a natural dairy product that's unsweetened and can be whipped to various consistencies depending on how long it's beaten. However, it won't hold up as well in warm temperatures.

If you use heavy whipping cream, you'll need approximately 1 ½ c. of cream. Add it to the beaten cream cheese and whip it until thickened. Then gently stir the jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture.

Easy Jello Salad

Grape Jello Dreamsicle Salad is a classic side dish or dessert recipe that is both delicious and incredibly easy to make. With only a few ingredients and several minutes of your time, you'll have an amazing dish.

And its fruity grape flavor and creamy texture are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. So, next time you're looking for a sweet treat to share with your friends and family, give this recipe a try!

More Amish Salad Recipes

You may also want to try these Amish recipes for Ribbon Salad, Creamy Grape Salad, Broccoli Salad, Seven-Layer Lettuce Salad, and Pepper Cabbage.