Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

Name: Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided; 7 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin; 4-1/2 cups cold water, divided; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Optional: Sliced strawberries and kiwifruit

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 20 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This colorful, showstopping seven-layer gelatin salad is a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. It can be customized with your favorite colors and flavors.

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a small bowl, add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1 gelatin package; stir 2 minutes to dissolve completely. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. trifle or glass bowl. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 40 minutes.
In a clean bowl, dissolve another gelatin package into 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk. Spoon over the first layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm.
Repeat 5 times, alternating plain and creamy gelatin layers. Refrigerate each layer until set but not firm before adding next layer. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve with whipped topping and, if desired, fruit.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 163 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Here's an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings. —Jan Hemness, Stockton, Missouri

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