Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12-16 servings.
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
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1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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MIDDLE LAYER:
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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1/2 cup cold water
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1 cup half-and-half cream
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOP LAYER:
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1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Directions
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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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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.
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