SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD

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By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one eye-catching treat. "Kids really fall for it," she says with a laugh, "but it's impressive enough to satisfy any adult."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
4 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Spoon 1-2/3 cups creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored layer. Chill until set but not firm. Prepare remaining flavored gelatin as directed for cherry gelatin. Alternately layer flavored gelatins with creamy gelatin layers, allowing each to set before adding next layer. Top with lime gelatin. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Alakram Garden
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I love how customizable this salad is. You can use any type of fruit you like, and you can even add nuts or whipped cream if you want.


Christopher Ellis
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with guests.


Arif Mazumder
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I've never been a big fan of gelatin salads, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and the fruit makes it really refreshing.


Gameing Shuvo YT
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This salad is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The fruit and Jell-O are a great combination.


Saruar
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I love the way this salad looks with all the different layers. It's so colorful and festive.


Emily Serrato
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks so impressive. I'm always getting compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


Sihab Hossain
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Tisetso Mothabeng
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit makes it really hydrating.


Shojib Ahmed
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like, and you can even add nuts or whipped cream if you want. It's a great recipe to experiment with.


Charm Webster
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some strawberries, blueberries, and bananas that were about to go bad, so I threw them into this salad and it turned out great!


Vedant U. Deshpande
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's really delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Israr hussain Shah
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a success. My friends and family love it, and it's always gone in no time.


M. IHTISHAM
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This salad is perfect for a potluck or summer BBQ. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always looks so festive and colorful.


GENEVIEVE ELISHA
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I'm not usually a fan of gelatin salads, but this one is really good! The fruit and whipped cream make it light and refreshing, and the lime Jell-O gives it a nice tang.


Md. Jahid
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This recipe takes me back to my childhood! My grandma used to make this salad for all the family gatherings, and it was always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.