Seven Layer Gelatin Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with the dazzling Seven Layer Gelatin Salad—a showstopping dessert that combines vibrant fruity gelatin layers with creamy milk gelatin for a mesmerizing display of colors and textures. This retro-inspired treat is as fun to make as it is to serve, featuring alternating layers of flavored gelatin in rainbow hues and a sweetened condensed milk mixture for a delightful contrast. Perfect for potlucks, parties, and holiday celebrations, this no-bake recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and some patience as each layer sets to perfection. Served chilled and sliced into eye-catching squares, this stunning layered dessert is guaranteed to leave guests impressed with its aesthetic beauty and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 7 packages (3 oz each) Flavored gelatin (different colors/flavors)
- 7 cups Boiling water
- 3.5 cups Cold water
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 packets (0.25 oz each) Unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup Room temperature water (for unflavored gelatin)
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and prepare a 9x13-inch glass baking dish or a similar large dish where the layers will set.
Start with the first layer. Dissolve 1 package of flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add 1/2 cup of cold water. Mix well and pour into the prepared dish. Place the dish in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes or until firm to the touch.
While the first layer sets, prepare the white milk gelatin mixture for alternating layers. In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1 cup of room temperature water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. In a separate large bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until smooth and fully combined. Add the bloomed unflavored gelatin to the milk mixture and stir until dissolved.
Once the first gelatin layer is firm, pour 1 cup of the milk gelatin mixture gently over the first layer. Use the back of a spoon to break the fall of the liquid so it doesn’t disturb the layer beneath. Refrigerate for another 20-30 minutes until the milk layer is set.
Repeat the layering process with a flavored gelatin layer, alternating with the milk gelatin mixture. Use a different flavored gelatin for each layer until all 7 layers are complete.
Ensure each layer is fully set before pouring the next one. The process will take a few hours as each layer requires 20-30 minutes to set.
Once the final layer is fully set, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an additional hour to ensure all layers are firm.
To serve, slice into squares or any desired shape. Carefully remove each serving with a spatula and place on a plate. Enjoy the colorful, creamy, and fruity flavors of the Seven Layer Gelatin Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1026 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.0 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 328.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1162 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1488 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.
