Patriotic Gelatin Salad Recipe

Wow your guests with this stunningly beautiful and refreshing Patriotic Gelatin Salad! Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any summer celebration. This layered gelatin dessert boasts vibrant red, white, and blue colors, creating a true showstopper for your buffet table. While it requires some chilling time, the prep is easy and can be done in stages throughout the day. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 420 mins
Cook Time 420 mins
Calories 214.8 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Patriotic Gelatin Salad

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How to Make Patriotic Gelatin Salad

  1. In four separate bowls, dissolve 1 package (3 oz) of blue gelatin, 1 package (3 oz) of red gelatin, and 2 packages (3 oz each) of unflavored gelatin into 1 cup (8 oz) of boiling water each.
  2. Add 1/2 cup (4 oz) of cold water to each bowl and stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Lightly oil a 10-inch fluted tube pan. Pour the blue gelatin into the prepared pan.
  4. Refrigerate until almost set (approximately 30 minutes).
  5. Set the remaining bowls of red and unflavored gelatin aside at room temperature.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 packages of unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup (4 oz) cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
  7. Heat 2 cups (16 oz) of milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Stir in the softened unflavored gelatin and 1 cup (200g) of sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Stir in 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Once the blue gelatin layer is almost set, carefully spoon 1 1/2 cups of the sour cream mixture evenly over the blue layer.
  12. Refrigerate until almost set (approximately 30 minutes).
  13. Carefully spoon the red gelatin evenly over the cream layer.
  14. Refrigerate until almost set (approximately 30 minutes).
  15. Repeat layers: blue gelatin, cream mixture, red gelatin, chilling for at least 30 minutes between each layer.
  16. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to fully set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

22g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Patriotic Gelatin Salad?

Patriotic Gelatin Salad takes about 840 minutes from start to finish — roughly 420 minutes to prepare and 420 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Patriotic Gelatin Salad?

Patriotic Gelatin Salad has approximately 214.8 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Patriotic Gelatin Salad?

The key ingredients for Patriotic Gelatin Salad are Berry Blue Gelatin Mix, Strawberry Gelatin, Boiling Water, Water, Unflavored Gelatin, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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