TROPICAL RAINBOW DESSERT

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Classic ribbon gelatin salad gets an up-to-date makeover with this tropical treatment. Cream of coconut creates the creamy layers in these showstopping parfaits. I like to surprise my nieces and nephews with this Jell-O mold done in neon colors. -Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin, divided
5 cups boiling water, divided
5 cups cold water, divided
1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) pineapple gelatin, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lime gelatin, divided

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve one package of strawberry gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Divide among 12 dessert dishes and refrigerate until set, or pour into a 3-qt. gelatin mold coated with cooking spray and refrigerate until set but not firm, 20-25 minutes., In a small bowl, dissolve remaining package of strawberry gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and scant 1/2 cup cream of coconut; stir. Spoon over the first layer. Chill until set but not firm, 20-25 minutes., Repeat six times, alternating plain gelatin layers with creamy gelatin layers. Chill each layer until set but not firm before spooning next layer on top. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.