Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a must at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty as it is good, so it's nice for serving at holiday feasts besides. My husband and I have three children, all grown, and a granddaughter. -Janet England, Chillicothe, Missouri Ingredients:
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin |
1 cup boiling water |
1 cup cold water |
middle layer: |
1 envelope unflavored gelatin |
1/2 cup cold water |
1 cup half-and-half cream |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
top layer: |
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin |
1 cup boiling water |
1 cup cold water |
3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat cream (do not boil). Add softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the unflavored gelatin mixture; mix well. Carefully pour over the bottom layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
4. For top layer, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Cool to room temperature. Stir in strawberries; carefully spoon over middle layer. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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