Fluffy Jell-O Is The Tasty High-Protein Dessert That's Too Easy Not To Make

If it's quick, simple desserts you're looking for, you don't need to search much further than social media to see what sweet treats are trending. Fluffy Jell-O is one such dessert that more and more people are searching for, preparing, and finding irresistible. The basic recipe involves dissolving a packet of Jell-O in hot water, and, once it has cooled slightly, whisking in Greek yogurt (the dairy product stands in for the cold water that typically goes into Jell-O). Once this mixture is chilled in the refrigerator, it firms up into a texture that is similar to classic Jell-O but creamier, ultimately giving the dessert an airy, mousse-like feel. It's ready to eat at this point and is even better when garnished with whipped cream, fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or whatever sounds delicious.

Naturally, all kinds of variations have popped up. For example, using sugar-free Jell-O and nonfat Greek yogurt results in a lower-calorie dessert. Other recipes involve substituting the equally trendy dairy product, cottage cheese, for the Greek yogurt, but it's important to blend it until smooth, lest your fluffy texture turn into something chunky. 

If you want to flavor this dessert completely naturally, you can find recipe variations that use unflavored gelatin, fresh or freeze-dried fruit, and sweeteners. However, these preparations involve more work and time in the kitchen, ultimately voiding the easy-as-pie technique of the basic recipes. 

Fluffy Jell-O is one of several cool, creamy, and refreshing Jell-O-based desserts that come together quickly. Orange-flavored Jell-O, a tub of whipped topping, and a pre-baked pie crust make a tasty, no-bake pie that tastes just like an orange creamsicle. When you blend your favorite flavor of Jell-O with slightly frozen evaporated milk before letting it set, you get a delightful Jell-O dessert that's similar to fluffy Jell-O but doesn't have the protein boost. You can get similar results by whisking freshly whipped heavy cream into partially set Jell-O.

If you want something that reminds you of fluffy cheesecake, you can incorporate cream cheese into the mix. Just beat cream cheese and heavy cream until the ingredients are combined and the mixture is light and creamy. Prepare a box of Jell-O, combine it with the cream cheese mixture, and chill it for a few hours before devouring.

Recipes like these remind us how versatile gelatin is and why millions have lauded it for generations. It's behind numerous memorable retro Jell-O recipes in sweet and savory flavors, and this fluffy Greek yogurt number may just become your next potluck staple or holiday must-have. For now, it's a quick, sweet way to have your dessert and get some extra protein, too.