My mother-in-law passed down this 3 ingredient magic trick. It looks so fancy but takes absolutely zero effort to throw together.

This 3-ingredient raspberry fluff dessert is the kind of magic trick my mother-in-law swears by: it looks like you spent all afternoon fussing, but it takes almost no effort to throw together. She showed me how to make it years ago for a Sunday potluck, and it’s been my go-to ever since when I need something pretty, pink, and family-friendly in a hurry.

With raspberry gelatin, fluffy whipped topping, and fresh raspberries, it sets up into a creamy, smooth layer in a glass casserole dish that looks downright fancy on the table, but truly couldn’t be simpler for a busy weeknight or a last-minute gathering.

Pink raspberry fluff dessert scooped into a glass bowl

Serve this raspberry fluff chilled, scooped straight from the glass casserole dish into small dessert bowls or clear glasses so you can see that pretty pink layer. It pairs nicely with a cup of coffee or