SUMMERTIME STRAWBERRY GELATIN SALAD

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Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty as it is good, so it's nice for serving at holiday feasts besides. My husband and I have three children, all grown, and a granddaughter. -Janet England, Chillicothe, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
MIDDLE LAYER:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOP LAYER:
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat cream (do not boil). Add softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the unflavored gelatin mixture; mix well. Carefully pour over the bottom layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. , For top layer, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Cool to room temperature. Stir in strawberries; carefully spoon over middle layer. Refrigerate overnight.

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