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Jell O Ribbon Salad Recipe

This vibrant Jell-O Ribbon Salad recipe is a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s, straight from a treasured family cookbook! Layers of creamy lemon, tangy lime, and luscious raspberry Jell-O create a stunning dessert that's perfect for holidays and special occasions. The combination of fluffy marshmallows, rich cream cheese, and sweet pineapple is simply irresistible. Prepare to wow your guests with this retro masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 225.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.6 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Jell O Ribbon Salad

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How to Make Jell O Ribbon Salad

  1. **Prepare Jell-O:** In separate bowls, dissolve 3 oz. lemon-flavored gelatin and 3 oz. lime-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water each. Dissolve 3 oz. raspberry-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.
  2. **Lemon Layer:** Stir 1 cup of mini marshmallows into the lemon gelatin.
  3. **Set Aside:** Set the lemon-marshmallow mixture aside.
  4. **Lime Layer:** Add ¾ cup cold water to the lime gelatin and pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Chill until set but not firm (about 30-45 minutes).
  5. **Lemon Filling:** Add 4 oz. cream cheese to the lemon-marshmallow mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  6. **Combine:** Gently fold in ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup whipped cream.
  7. **Pineapple:** Fold in 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained.
  8. **Layer:** Once the cream cheese mixture is slightly thickened, gently spoon it over the set lime gelatin layer.
  9. **Chill:** Chill until the lemon layer is slightly thickened (about 30 minutes).
  10. **Raspberry Layer:** Add ¾ cup cold water to the raspberry gelatin. Set aside at room temperature until thickened slightly.
  11. **Final Layer:** Gently pour the raspberry gelatin over the lemon layer.
  12. **Chill:** Refrigerate until the entire salad is firm (at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight).
  13. **Serve:** Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy this delightful blast from the past!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

32g

Carbs

10g

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