Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is made with just 4 ingredients: vanilla yogurt, pudding mix, whipped topping, and raspberries. It’s a creamy, refreshing treat that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple sweet side dish!

What is the best fruit to put in Jello Fruit Salad?
My family loves raspberries best in this recipe, but I’ve also made it with mixed berries, blackberries, blueberries, and even peaches (which inspired this version of the salad). I usually use frozen fruit since I keep it on hand, but fresh works just as well.
You can also mix a few fruits together—raspberries and peaches are especially delicious—and I’ve even added bananas right before serving for extra flavor.

Recipe Highlights
- Just 4 Simple Ingredients – Made with vanilla yogurt, pudding mix, whipped topping, and raspberries, this recipe comes together fast with minimal effort.
- Sweet, Creamy & Refreshing – The mix of tart raspberries with smooth vanilla cream makes every bite light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced.
- Easy to Customize – Works with frozen or fresh fruit and can be switched up with berries, peaches, or bananas depending on what you have on hand.

Ingredients in Raspberry Jello Fruit Salad
Instant vanilla pudding mix – Thickens the salad and adds a smooth vanilla flavor that ties everything together.
Vanilla yogurt – Adds creaminess and a slight tang that balances the sweetness.
Cool Whip (whipped topping) – Makes the texture light, fluffy, and airy.
Frozen raspberries – Bring a sweet-tart burst of fruit flavor and juicy texture in every bite.

How long is this Raspberry Jello Fluff good for?
This Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is best enjoyed within 2–3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. After that, the texture can start to loosen as the fruit releases moisture and the whipped topping breaks down slightly.
Freezing isn’t recommended, since thawing causes the mixture to become watery and lose its fluffy, creamy texture.

Easy Raspberry Jello Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 5.1 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 32 oz container vanilla yogurt
- 8 oz container Cool Whip thawed
- 12 oz package frozen raspberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and the vanilla yogurt, stirring until well mixed.
- Fold Cool Whip into the mixture. (You can use a spatula or a whisk!)
- Lastly, fold in the raspberries. I had set mine out for about 10 minutes before making the salad, but you can put them in frozen and they will thaw very quickly so you can serve the salad right after mixing. If you don’t serve the salad immediately, the raspberries will thaw more and the juices will add a raspberry flavor to the entire mixture – I like it both ways!
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Can you replace the cool whip in fruit Jello salad?
If you can’t find Cool Whip where you live or you prefer not to use it in recipes, you can use stabilized whipped cream instead. If you just use regular whipped cream, the consistency will be too light and the cream will not hold up very well when mixed into the jello salad. It’s very simple to make your own stabilized whipped cream and it just takes a few minutes!
How do you make stabilized whipped cream?
To make stabilized whipped cream, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
- Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream just until soft peaks form.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
A little tip for making whipped cream faster. Use a metal bowl for whipping the cream and place the bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes before you make the whipped cream. This will significantly decrease the amount of time that you will need to beat the whipped cream – the process will go much faster!

Can I use fresh fruit instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh fruit works just as well, though frozen raspberries are often used for convenience and consistent texture.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely—this salad actually tastes better after chilling for a few hours so the flavors can blend together.
Can I use a different flavor of pudding mix?
Yes, vanilla is classic, but white chocolate or cheesecake pudding can also work for a slightly different flavor twist.

Why is my salad runny?
This usually happens if the fruit is very juicy or the mixture hasn’t chilled long enough to set up properly.
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Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad only has 4 ingredients and it literally takes just a couple of minutes to make. It’s absolutely the easiest (and fastest!) jello salad recipe you will ever make!










Linda says
Sounds really yummy! I’m wondering if the 12-oz. package of raspberries is whole raspberries or sliced raspberries in syrup. Thank you!
Nellie says
I use whole raspberries, no syrup!
Mary says
Found your recipe and couldn’t wait to try it. Made it for tonight’s dessert, oh boy is it delicious. My husband and I enjoyed lickings the spoons I used it mix with . Yummy Can’t wait for dessert . Thank you again for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Nellie says
So glad you loved this “salad” as much as we do! I can’t even count how many times I’ve made this recipe!
Jessica says
I’m so glad you liked it Mary!
Rhonda Smith says
Very tasty , cool, and relaxing in the 🌼 or in the summer ⛱️ 🌞… Enjoy
Jessica says
We think so too Rhonda!
Lynn says
I’d love to make this but not with yogurt. What can I substitute?
Can’t wait to make it if possible.
Thanks
Nellie says
I’m not sure what would substitute for the yogurt. You could use sour cream maybe, but the taste would be different. Let me know if you come up with something!
Heaether says
has anyone tried this with cranberries for Thanksgiving?
Michelle says
I am assuming that the ounces are wrong on the recipe for the pudding? 1.5 oz is a large box not 5.1 oz
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Nellie says
5.1 ounces is the correct weight of a large box of instant vanilla pudding mix.
Kathy says
Every time I make this salad/dessert I get compliments and am asked for the recipe. I think it is delicious and not too hard to make.
Jessica says
So glad you enjoy it Kathy!
Jennifer Harp says
I have made this many times and we love it! Today I made it with 2 grams sugar yogurt, sugar free pudding, extra creamy whipped cream and frozen raspberries. It was equally delicious! We couldn’t taste the difference.
Nellie says
Thanks for sharing Jennifer! I’ve never tried with sugar free pudding, so it’s good to know it works well!
Chris weber says
What size box of S/F pudding? Thank you!
Jessica says
You’ll want to use the large box of instant pudding, 5.1 oz
ET says
Why is it called “Jello” salad when there is no actual jello used in the recipe? Just curious!
Nellie says
Good question! The name comes from using Jello brand pudding…but yes, kinda confusing!
Julie says
can you freeze it for a short time and serve it in squares
Nellie says
I’ve never tried, but please let us know if you experiment!
Janice says
Would I still use a 5.1 oz if I am using zero sugar cheesecake pudding mix?
Nellie says
You’ll just use one box of sugar free pudding – I think the weight will be quite a bit less (around 1 oz, I believe).
Cheryl says
Where does the jello come in, recipe said raspberry jello salad but I didn’t ss any jello ingredients.
Nellie says
The title is due to the recipe including Jello brand pudding. I know it’s confusing!