8 Layer Jello Salad
Delight your taste buds and wow your guests with this stunning 8 Layer Jello Salad, a show-stopping dessert perfect for parties and potlucks! This vibrant recipe layers bold, fruity flavors with smooth, creamy goodness, creating a mesmerizing rainbow effect that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Each layer alternates between translucent Jello gelatin and a silky fusion of Jello and sweetened condensed milk, offering a unique contrast in both texture and flavor. Made with four colorful gelatin flavors and a touch of unflavored gelatin for the creamy layers, this no-bake treat is as fun to assemble as it is to eat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience to let each layer set, you’ll end up with a masterpiece that’s sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any festive occasion, this layered Jello salad is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 packages (3 oz each) Jello gelatin (different flavors, e.g., strawberry, lime, orange, etc.)
- 2 packages (0.25 oz each) Unflavored gelatin
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 7 cups Water, boiling
- 6 cups Water, cold
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Select four different flavors of Jello gelatin packets and set them aside. You’ll use half of each prepared Jello mixture for the transparent layers and mix the remaining portions with sweetened condensed milk for the creamy layers.
In a medium mixing bowl, dissolve the first Jello packet in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the dissolved Jello and stir to mix.
Pour half of this mixture (about 3/4 cup) into the prepared dish to create the first transparent layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set but not too firm.
Meanwhile, prepare the creamy layer for the first flavor. Mix 1/2 packet of unflavored gelatin with 1/4 cup of cold water. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to bloom.
Add 1/4 cup of boiling water to dissolve the unflavored gelatin, then stir in 1/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk.
Take the remaining half of the first Jello mixture and combine it with the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Stir until fully blended.
Once the transparent layer is set, carefully pour the creamy layer on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
Repeat the process with the remaining Jello flavors, alternating transparent and creamy layers. Ensure each layer is fully set before pouring the next one to keep the layers intact. Refrigeration time may increase as more layers are added.
Once all 8 layers are complete, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Slice into squares or rectangles to serve and enjoy the colorful, layered treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 683 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.3 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1128 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
