Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad Recipe

By Spookie

Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty as it is good, so it's nice for serving at holiday feasts besides. My husband and I have three children, all grown, and a granddaughter. -Janet England, Chillicothe, Missouri

Ingredients

• MIDDLE LAYER:
• 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• TOP LAYER:
• 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat cream (do not boil). Add softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the unflavored gelatin mixture; mix well. Carefully pour over the bottom layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
For top layer, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Cool to room temperature. Stir in strawberries; carefully spoon over middle layer. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 12-16 servings.