Description

This creamy strawberry banana Jello is a wonderfully refreshing and fruity dessert that combines the classic strawberry Jell-O with real fruit and a velvety sour cream blend. Perfectly chilled and molded, it’s a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare and serves up to 10 people. The luscious combination of frozen strawberries, fresh banana, and a hint of lemon juice creates a vibrant flavor balanced with creamy texture, making it an ideal summer dessert or a nostalgic favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Jello Mixture

1 6-oz package Strawberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
24 ounces frozen strawberries (whole or sliced)
1 banana
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups sour cream, light or regular

Garnish

Fresh strawberries (optional)

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Instructions

Dissolve Jello: Empty the 6-ounce package of Strawberry Jell-O into a large bowl. Carefully pour 2 cups of boiling water over the Jell-O powder, then stir until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
Add Frozen Strawberries: Stir in 24 ounces of frozen strawberries into the dissolved Jell-O mixture until the berries are mostly thawed. Once combined, pour the mixture into a large blender.
Prepare Banana Mixture: In a small bowl, roughly mash 1 banana together with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to prevent browning and add brightness. Add this mashed banana mixture to the blender with the strawberry Jello blend.
Add Sour Cream and Blend: Pour in 2 cups of sour cream (light or regular) to the blender. Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until smooth but some small lumps can remain for texture.
Prepare Mold: Lightly grease a jello mold or a 10-12 cup bundt pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy release. Alternatively, you can use a decorative bowl without spraying.
Chill: Pour the blended Jello mixture into the prepared mold. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or preferably overnight until completely set and chilled.
Unmold the Jello: To remove the Jello from the mold, place a serving plate over the mold and flip it upside down. If it doesn’t release easily, dip the bottom of the mold into a bowl of hot water for 1-3 seconds to loosen the edges, then invert again.
Serve: Serve the creamy strawberry banana Jello chilled with fresh strawberries on top or around for garnish, adding a fresh burst of flavor and appealing presentation.

Notes

You can substitute frozen strawberries with fresh if preferred; just allow extra time for the berries to soften.
Using light or regular sour cream will slightly alter the richness and calorie content.
For a more vibrant lemon flavor, you may add a teaspoon of lemon zest along with the lemon juice.
This dessert can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated to allow flavors to meld perfectly.
Make sure not to overblend to maintain a creamy but slightly textured consistency.
If you want to make the dessert vegan or dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based gelatin alternative.