Best 6 7 Layer Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our 7-Layer Gelatin Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that tantalizes the taste buds and adds a pop of color to any occasion. This classic recipe combines layers of colorful gelatin, creamy whipped topping, and juicy fruit cocktail, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Each layer is carefully crafted to complement the next, resulting in a harmonious balance of sweetness, tanginess, and creaminess. This versatile salad can be customized to your liking, with variations including a tropical twist using pineapple and coconut, or a patriotic theme with red, white, and blue gelatin. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a festive holiday gathering, or simply looking for a sweet treat to brighten your day, our 7-Layer Gelatin Salad is sure to impress with its vibrant appearance and irresistible taste. Discover the detailed recipe and explore delightful variations within this article, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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. dish coated with 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SEVEN LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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Don't wait until the last minute to make this recipe. Each layer has to set before the next one is added.

Provided by Ryan Scholl

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 6h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
4 ½ cups boiling water, divided
4 ½ cups cold water, divided
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Spoon into pan and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Spoon over first layer and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all gelatin is used. Just before serving, top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SEVEN LAYER JELLO



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Make this in a clear dish! It is SO pretty and people will be asking how you cut the Jello into such thin and even layers! Cooking time is total time for all the layers to set. Each layer takes about 30-45 minutes to set so it is best to place the white mixture over a pot of hot water to prevent it from getting hard while you are waiting for the Jello to harden.

Provided by Bake-a-holic

Categories     Gelatin

Time 7h20m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin (each a DIFFERENT color, I usually use red, green, orange and yellow)
4 cups boiling water
2 1/4 cups cold water
1 pint sour cream
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes gelatin
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 package Jello in 1 cup boiling water; add 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into a 9x12x2 inch pan and put into the refrigerator to set until firm.
  • Bring 2 cups of milk to a boil, mix in a cup of sugar until sugar is dissolved; dissolve 2 envelopes of Knox gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water and add to mixture; add 2 cups sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended.
  • When mixture is fairly cool, pour 1-1/2 cups on top of first Jello layer; return pan to refrigerator until white layer is firm and completely set.
  • Mix next package of Jello as indicated in step 1; pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Again add 1-1/2 cups white mixture and return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Mix third package of Jello as indicated in step 1; pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Add remaining white mixture; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Mix the last package of Jello as indicated in step 1 and pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 27.6, Sugar 24.7, Protein 3.5

SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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The first time I made this my kids were in awe. They loved the colors. I took it to a church potluck and it was gone really quick. The recipe takes time as the jello layers need to set - however the presentation is very nice. I think this is a TOH recipe.

Provided by Chef on the coast

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time P2D

Yield 1 pan, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted flavored gelatin
4 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
4 1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve on package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  • Add 3/4 cup cold water; stir.
  • Pour carefully into 13x9 inch dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate until almost set, about 40 minutes.
  • In a bowl, dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
  • Stir. Spoon over first layer.
  • Refrigerate until almost set, about 40 minutes.
  • Repeat 5 times, alternating plain gelatin with creamy gelatin, refrigerating 40 minutes between layers.
  • Just before serving, spread top with whipped topping.
  • Garnish with mint and fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 107.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 35.3

7-LAYER JELLO



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Very Good! Can change jello flavors to any flavor or color you want. My Mom makes this for get togethers and always get rave reviews. Use can use red and green for Christmas and so on. From THANK HEAVEN FOR HOME MADE COOKS cookbook. Use a 9 x 13 dish. Preferably glass because this is such a beautiful looking salad. Careful when adding the layers. Start out spooning it on and then tip pan and pour out over spoon as not to mix the layers. Worth the wait. Can use sugar-free jello, fat free evaporated milk, and lite cool whip.

Provided by canson

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 ounce) package black cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
4 1/2 cups boiling water (divided)
4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (divided)
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup crushed pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1st Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add black cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir. Pour into dish and chill for 40 minutes.
  • 2nd Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add Cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over top of 1st layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 3rd Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add lime jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 2nd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 4th Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add lemon jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 3rd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 5th Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add orange jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 4th layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 6th Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add raspberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 5th layer. Chill 30 minutes.
  • 7th Layer
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add strawberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 6th layer. Chill.
  • Then spread with cool whip and top with pecans.

7 LAYER JELLO



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This is another version of the pretty gelatin dessert that alternates different colored gelatin with milky white layers. It has the consistency of Jello Jigglers, which makes it an ideal finger food for kids.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h

Yield 27 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (3 ounce) boxes Jello gelatin, in different colors
6 (1/4 ounce) packets unflavored gelatin
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Very lightly grease a 9"x12" pan.
  • Mix 1 box jello and 1 package gelatin with 1 cup boiling water.
  • Pour into pan and refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
  • While first layer is setting, dissolve 2 packages gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 1 3/4 cup boiling water. Cool to room temperature.
  • Pour 1 cup milk mixture over the first jello layer; refrigerate until set.
  • Repeat Step 1 with the next jello flavor, making sure it's at room temperature before carefully pouring over the milk layer.
  • Alternate jello and milk layers, ending with the last jello flavor.
  • Keep in mind that as you add more layers it will take longer to set. The jello layers can be mixed up before they are needed to save time, but don't do them all at once at the beginning or they may start gelling before you have a chance to pour them into the pan.
  • Once all the layers are set, cut the jello into 2" squares or, for fun shapes, use small cookie or canape cutters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 80.4, Carbohydrate 19.4, Sugar 18.8, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and gelatin are essential.
  • Chill each layer thoroughly before adding the next layer. This will help to prevent the layers from mixing together and will result in a more defined and visually appealing salad.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the gelatin mixture. Over-mixing can cause the gelatin to become tough and rubbery.
  • If you are using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too runny.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, fruits, or nuts before serving. This will add a touch of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

7-Layer Gelatin Salad is a classic and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are serving it at a potluck, party, or family gathering, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad, give 7-Layer Gelatin Salad a try!

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