Ribbon Jello Salad from Mrs B
Brighten up your dessert table with the stunningly colorful and nostalgic Ribbon Jello Salad from Mrs. B! This vintage-inspired layered Jello dish features alternating vibrant gelatin and creamy sour cream layers, creating a mesmerizing rainbow effect that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat. With flavors like cherry, lime, and orange, this no-bake masterpiece is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of patience, the result is a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing dessert salad that captures a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Serve it chilled in neat, eye-catching squares, and let its visual appeal and refreshing taste make it the star of your spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 packages Jello (different flavors, e.g., cherry, lime, orange, etc.)
- 6 cups Boiling water
- 3 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Sour cream
- 1 spray bottle Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring even coverage.
Dissolve the first flavor of Jello (e.g., cherry) in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water in a mixing bowl. Stir well until completely dissolved, approximately 2 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup of cold water to the dissolved Jello and stir to combine.
Pour 1 cup of the liquid Jello mixture into the prepared dish. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes or until set but not firm.
To the remaining dissolved Jello, whisk in 1/2 cup of sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Gently pour the sour cream mixture over the set Jello layer, using the back of a spoon to prevent splashing. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes, or until the creamy layer sets.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 with the remaining Jello flavors, alternating clear and creamy layers. Be sure to allow each layer to set before adding the next to maintain distinct lines.
Once all layers are set, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
To serve, slice the Ribbon Jello Salad into squares or rectangles and carefully lift each piece with a spatula to maintain the layered effect.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.0 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 555 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*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.
