Jell O Ribbon Salad
Brighten up your dessert table with this stunning Jell-O Ribbon Salad, a nostalgic, multi-layered treat that's as visually delightful as it is delicious. This vibrant recipe alternates colorful layers of flavored gelatin—like strawberry, lime, or orange—with a creamy white layer made from unflavored gelatin and sweetened condensed milk, creating a beautiful striped "ribbon" effect. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or summer gatherings, this crowd-pleasing dessert is surprisingly simple to make, requiring just a bit of patience as each layer sets. The result is a refreshing, sweet treat that’s guaranteed to dazzle your guests. Serve it sliced into neat squares or rectangles to showcase its artistic layers, and enjoy its playful blend of textures and flavors. Ideal for anyone looking for a show-stopping vintage recipe, Jell-O Ribbon Salad is a timeless classic that delivers both beauty and taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 packages (3 oz each) Flavored gelatin mix (e.g., strawberry, lime, orange, or raspberry)
- 6 cups Hot water
- 3 cups Cold water
- 2 packages (1/4 oz each) Unflavored gelatin
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups Boiling water (for white layer)
Instructions
Prepare the first flavored gelatin layer: In a medium bowl, combine one package of flavored gelatin with 2 cups of hot water and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the layer is firm but still tacky to the touch.
While the first layer sets, prepare the creamy white layer: In a medium bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Add 1.5 cups of boiling water and stir until dissolved. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Carefully pour 1/3 of the cooled white gelatin mixture over the set first layer of flavored gelatin. Return the dish to the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes, or until the white layer is firm but not fully set.
Repeat the layers: Prepare the second flavored gelatin by dissolving another package of flavored gelatin mix in 2 cups of hot water, then adding 1 cup of cold water. Let it cool slightly before pouring it gently over the white layer. Chill until set.
Add another white gelatin layer, using another 1/3 of the creamy mixture, and refrigerate until firm.
Prepare the third and final flavored gelatin layer and pour it gently over the second white layer. Chill until set.
Finish with the last 1/3 of the creamy white gelatin, creating the final ribbon. Chill the completed salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
To serve, slice the Jell-O Ribbon Salad into squares or rectangles and carefully lift out of the dish with a spatula.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.9 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1323 mg | 102% | |
| 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.
