It’s true that jello salads seem to have fallen out of style in the last few decades, but we see no reason why we shouldn’t do our part to bring them back! They’re the epitome of comfort food to us and they make the perfect light complement to any potluck – everyone needs something to balance out all the heavy casseroles, this is just the thing for that!

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping
• 1 3-ounce package peach or orange jello
• 2 14-ounce cans sliced peaches in syrup, chopped (drained, but with 2 tablespoons reserved)
• 1 8-ounce container small curd cottage cheese
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together for 3-5 minutes, or until fluffy and smooth.
2. Fold in frozen whipped topping, cottage cheese and dry jello mix, then add in chopped peaches and 2 tablespoons reserved peach syrup.
3. Stir in mini marshmallows, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
4. Before serving, stir in pecans, then transfer to serving bowls and enjoy.