Red, white & blue jello dessert

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Red, white & blue jello dessert

The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! 

Prep Time30 mins
1 hr
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberries, Gelatin, Jello, Raspberries, Raspberry
Servings: 16
Author: Originally published as Red, White 'n' Blue Salad in Taste of Home June-July 2002

Ingredients

  • 1 package  (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin

  • 2 cups boiling water, divided

  • 2 1/2 cups cold water, divided

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 6 tbsp sugar

  • 2 cups sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

  • Optional: Whipped topping and additional berries

Instructions

  • Dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

  • In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.

  • Dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Top with whipped topping and berries if desired.