Thursday, July 5, 2012

Red, White & Blue Jello Salad


Red, White & Blue Jello Salad

1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin

2 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1Whipped topping and strawberries & blueberries, optional

•In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.


•Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.

•In a large bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and berries if desired.
I found this recipe on tasteofhome.com.  It called for raspberry jello and raspberries, but I chose strawberry instead.  It was perfect for our little holiday celebration. 
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