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Strawberry Jello Salad Recipe

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This Strawberry Jello Salad is a delightful layered dessert featuring a vibrant strawberry gelatin base combined with fruit and nuts, topped with creamy sour cream and finished with a smooth gelatin layer. Perfectly chilled, it’s a refreshing treat that balances sweetness and creaminess, ideal for gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

Jello Mixture

  • 6 oz. strawberry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 20 oz. frozen sliced strawberries
  • 20 oz. crushed pineapple (well drained)
  • 3 medium bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Topping

  • 16 oz. sour cream

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Gelatin: Whisk together the strawberry gelatin and boiling water in a large mixing bowl until the gelatin is fully dissolved and smooth.
  2. Add Fruits and Nuts: Stir in the well-drained crushed pineapple, sliced bananas, frozen sliced strawberries, and chopped pecans into the gelatin mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. First Layer Setting: Pour half of the gelatin-fruit mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, or until this layer is set but not fully firm. Keep the remaining gelatin mixture at room temperature and do not chill.
  4. Apply Sour Cream Layer: Once the first layer has set, spread the sour cream evenly over it, ensuring it touches the edges of the baking dish for good coverage.
  5. Add Second Gelatin Layer: Pour the remaining gelatin-fruit mixture over the sour cream layer and gently smooth it out towards the edges to create a uniform top layer.
  6. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled salad for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. This allows the salad to fully set and improves slicing consistency.

Notes

  • Use canned crushed pineapple rather than fresh pineapple as fresh contains enzymes that prevent the gelatin from setting.
  • Ensure bananas are sliced just before adding to prevent browning.
  • For best results, allow the salad to chill overnight to achieve clean slices.
  • This dish is best served chilled directly from the refrigerator.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

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