Ingredients for Layered Strawberry Jell O Salad
- 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry gelatin dessert
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 1/4 cups cold water
- 1 (1 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
- Half And Half
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
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How to Make Layered Strawberry Jell O Salad
- In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water until completely dissolved.
- Pour into a 13x9 inch glass baking dish and refrigerate until set (approximately 2-3 hours).
- While the bottom layer sets, in a small bowl, sprinkle 1 (1 ounce) package unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup heavy cream until warm (do not boil).
- Add the softened unflavored gelatin to the warm cream and stir until completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the cooled gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the set strawberry Jell-O layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set.
- For the top layer, dissolve another 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water until dissolved and cool to room temperature.
- Gently fold in 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced.
- Carefully spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate overnight for best results.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
146g
Fat
27g
Carbs
13g
