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Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Melody Mellinger

"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.'"

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (3 ounce) package 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 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin

DIRECTIONS

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. x 2-in. dish coated with nonstick 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.

FOOTNOTE

This salad takes time to prepare since each layer must be set before the next layer is added. Also remember that the pan will be inverted when unmolded, so put the flavor of gelatin you want on top in the pan first.

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Reviewed on jul. 20, 2007 by HANNASUMMER

I've been making this recipe for the past 20 years; it's been around a long time!! It is... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 12, 2008 by lovestohost

I wanted to love this as much as 7 year old me once did...apparently, my tastes have evolved. ... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 17, 2009 by RGraham

I was given this recipe 15 years ago by a firend who made it for a bridal shower. I... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 23, 2006 by Dawn Marie

I made this recipe for a potluck and everyone commented on how good it was and how nice it... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 30, 2009 by DetectiveL

I didn't want to make the full recipe, so I halved it: used two packages of fruit jello... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 1, 2009 by Cindym

This is a family favorite dish from my childhood. We called it Ribbon Jello and my Mom made... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 22, 2006 by Mrs. Nesbitt

While this will probably be tasty, it was definitely not worth the hassle. The prep time says... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 23, 2008 by Momi

This recipe really does take a lot of time (I'm still working on it and have one white layer... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 19, 2007 by Hester G.

This recipe always gets raves. Not only for kids (who love it), but even adults rave about... MORE

Reviewed on sep. 18, 2007 by hheath

This is a family favorite. It is time consuming, but it is worth it. I think that it is... MORE

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