7 Layer Gelatin Salad Recipe

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7 Layer Gelatin Salad Recipe

• Prep: 30 min. + chilling
• Yield: 15-20 Servings

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Ingredients

• 7 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin
• 4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
• 4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Fresh mint, sliced strawberries and kiwifruit, optional

Directions

• In a small bowl, dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add 3/4 cup cold water; stir. Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Chill until set but not firm, about 40 minutes.
• In another bowl, dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk; stir. Spoon over the first layer. Chill until set but not firm, about 40 minutes.
• Repeat five times, alternating plain gelatin layers with creamy gelatin layers. Chill each layer until set but not firm before spooning next layer on top. Refrigerate entire salad overnight. Just before serving, spread top with whipped topping. Cut into squares to serve. Garnish with mint and fruit if desired. Yield: 15-20 servings.

Blueberry Jello Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) blackberry or black raspberry Jello
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 can (15 ounces) blueberries, drained
• 8 ounces sour cream (1 cup)
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• chopped nuts

Preparation:

Blueberry Jello Salad Directions
Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Dissolve Jello in boiling water; stir in reserved pineapple juice. Chill until slightly set, about the consistency of unbeaten egg white. Stir in pineapple and blueberries. Pour into a 9 1/2 x 6 x 2-inch pan; chill until firm. Combine sour cream, cream cheese, and sugar; mix well until smooth and well blended. Spread over blueberry Jello salad and top with chopped pecans or walnuts.
Blueberry Jello gelatin salad serves 6 to 8.