LAYERED CHRISTMAS GELATIN

Layered Christmas Gelatin image

Christmastime always means that this recipe comes out of my recipe box. The traditional holiday colors in this salad make the buffet table look so pretty. -Diane Schefelker, Ireton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup whole milk
BERRY LAYER:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
Optional ingredients: Thawed whipped topping, lime wedges and fresh strawberries

Steps:

Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water; stir in pineapple juice. Stir in pineapple. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish; refrigerate until set., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl. Beat in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Spread over lime layer; refrigerate until set., Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry sauce. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set. , Cut into squares. If desired, serve with whipped topping, lime wedges and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.