Brighten up your dessert table with the stunningly colorful and nostalgic Ribbon Jello Salad from Mrs. B! This vintage-inspired layered Jello dish features alternating vibrant gelatin and creamy sour cream layers, creating a mesmerizing rainbow effect that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat. With flavors like cherry, lime, and orange, this no-bake masterpiece is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of patience, the result is a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing dessert salad that captures a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Serve it chilled in neat, eye-catching squares, and let its visual appeal and refreshing taste make it the star of your spread.
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring even coverage.
Dissolve the first flavor of Jello (e.g., cherry) in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water in a mixing bowl. Stir well until completely dissolved, approximately 2 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup of cold water to the dissolved Jello and stir to combine.
Pour 1 cup of the liquid Jello mixture into the prepared dish. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes or until set but not firm.
To the remaining dissolved Jello, whisk in 1/2 cup of sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Gently pour the sour cream mixture over the set Jello layer, using the back of a spoon to prevent splashing. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes, or until the creamy layer sets.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 with the remaining Jello flavors, alternating clear and creamy layers. Be sure to allow each layer to set before adding the next to maintain distinct lines.
Once all layers are set, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
To serve, slice the Ribbon Jello Salad into squares or rectangles and carefully lift each piece with a spatula to maintain the layered effect.
Serving size | 3133 grams (3133.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2800 |
Total Fat 252.00g | 323% |
Saturated Fat 61.20g | 306% |
Cholesterol 230mg | 77% |
Sodium 555mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 98.70g | 36% |
Dietary Fiber 0.00g | 0% |
Total Sugars 94.70g | |
Protein 19.30g | 39% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 641mg | 49% |
Iron 0mg | 0% |
Potassium 0mg | 0% |
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