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7 Layer Jello Dessert

Blair Webster-Urton
Blair Webster-Urton @bwharold2008

The last time I made this I botched the Orange layer. The Raspberry wasn't set. It still tastes wonderful, but the lovely layered look was ruined. Always make sure your previous layer is firm before adding the next. And make sure your gelatin is cool enough to pour on the dessert.

7 Layer Jello Dessert

The last time I made this I botched the Orange layer. The Raspberry wasn't set. It still tastes wonderful, but the lovely layered look was ruined. Always make sure your previous layer is firm before adding the next. And make sure your gelatin is cool enough to pour on the dessert.

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Ingredients

  1. 1-3 ozbox Cherry Gelatin
  2. 1-3 ozbox Lime Gelatin
  3. 1/2 cupcold water
  4. 1/2 cupsweetened condensed milk
  5. 1-3 ozbox Strawberry Gelatin
  6. 1-3 ozbox Lemon Gelatin
  7. 1/2 cupcold water
  8. 1/2 cupsweetened condensed milk
  9. 1-3 ozbox of Raspberry Gelatin
  10. 1-3 ozbox of Orange Gelatin
  11. 1/2 cupcold water
  12. 1/2 cupsweetened condensed milk
  13. 1-3 ozbox of Black Cherry Gelatin
  14. Thawed whipped cream topping (Cool Whip)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Begin with the first flavor on the list. Cherry and mix it as instructed. Pour into a 4 or 5 quart oblong dish. Chill for 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Mix Lime gelatin with 1 cup hot water (as instructed.) But use only 1/2 a cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature (you can also use ice cubes to speed things up.) Add to the cherry layer in the dish and cover. Chill for 2 1/2 hours if you used ice cubes. If not wait the whole 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Mix the Strawberry gelatin as instructed. Let cool to room temperature. Add to the dish and cover. Chill for about 2 1/2 hours. (If you use ice cubes to cool)

  4. 4

    Mix Lemon gelatin with 1 cup hot water (as instructed.) But use only 1/2 a cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature (you can also use ice cubes to speed things up.) Add to the dish and cover. Chill for 2 1/2 hours if you used ice cubes. If not wait the whole 4 hours.

  5. 5

    Mix the Raspberry gelatin as instructed. Let cool to room temperature Add to dish and cover. Chill for about 2 1/2 hours. (If you use ice cubes to cool)

  6. 6

    Mix Orange gelatin with 1 cup hot water (as instructed.) But use only 1/2 a cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature (you can also use ice cubes to speed things up.) Add to the dish and cover. Chill for 2 1/2 hours if you used ice cubes. If not wait the whole 4 hours.

  7. 7

    Mix the Black Cherry gelatin as instructed. Let cool to room temperature. Add to dish and cover. Chill for about 2 1/2 hours. (If you use ice cubes to cool)

  8. 8

    Top the dessert with as much whipped topping as desired.

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