Description
A retro-inspired layered gelatin salad with vibrant colors and sweet-tangy flavors. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or as a nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For Gelatin Layers:
- 1 (3 oz) package lime gelatin
- 1 (3 oz) package lemon gelatin
- 1 (3 oz) package orange gelatin
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin
- 4 cups boiling water (divided)
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
- For Cream Layer:
- 1 (3 oz) package unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Day 1 – Prepare Gelatin Layers:
- 1. Dissolve each flavored gelatin separately: Mix one package with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved, then add 1 cup cold water.
- 2. Pour lime gelatin into a 9×13″ glass dish. Refrigerate 45 minutes until set but not firm.
- 3. Repeat with lemon, orange, and strawberry layers, chilling each 45 minutes before adding next.
- Day 2 – Make Cream Layer:
- 1. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let bloom 5 minutes.
- 2. Microwave 30 seconds until dissolved. Whisk into condensed milk.
- 3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and gelatin mixture.
- 4. Pour over set gelatin layers. Chill 2 hours.
- Final Assembly:
- 1. Spread whipped cream over top. Sprinkle with pecans.
- 2. Chill 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
• Use clear glass dish to showcase layers • Substitute sugar-free gelatin if needed • For cleaner cuts, dip knife in hot water between slices • Make 2 days ahead for best results