Stars and Stripes Gelatin Delight
Celebrate Independence Day or Memorial Day with this vibrant and refreshing layered gelatin salad, perfect for a festive dessert. This red, white, and blue treat is a delightful addition to any summer buffet, offering a visually stunning and delicious way to honor your patriotic spirit. Prepare this dessert on a leisurely day, layering throughout the day for a beautiful presentation. The preparation process takes about 7 hours, primarily due to the necessary chilling phases to achieve the perfect layers.
16
Servings
200
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
berry blue gelatin mix
6 ounces (2 packages)
strawberry gelatin
6 ounces (2 packages)
boiling water
4 cups (divided)
cold water
2.5 cups (divided)
unflavored gelatin
2 envelopes (bloomed)
milk
2 cups (heated)
sugar
1 cup (dissolved)
sour cream
2 cups (mixed)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (stirred in)
Instructions
1
Start by dissolving each package of berry blue and strawberry gelatin in its own bowl, using 1 cup of boiling water per bowl. Stir until fully dissolved.
2
Add 1/2 cup of cold water to each bowl of dissolved gelatin and mix to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
Lightly oil a 10-inch fluted tube pan. Pour one bowl of blue gelatin into the pan and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until almost set.
4
While the blue layer chills, let the other bowls of gelatin remain at room temperature.
5
In a small bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of cold water. Allow it to stand for about 5 minutes to bloom.
6
In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just below boiling. Stir in the softened unflavored gelatin and sugar, and mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
7
Remove the saucepan from heat and gently stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth and uniform mixture.
8
Once the blue gelatin layer is set, gently spoon 1 1/2 cups of the sour cream mixture over the blue layer, taking care not to disturb it. Return to the refrigerator and chill for another 30 minutes.
9
After the cream layer is set, gently spoon one bowl of red gelatin over it. Chill again for 30 minutes.
10
Continue layering in this fashion – alternating between blue gelatin, sour cream mixture, and strawberry gelatin – chilling each layer separately for at least 30 minutes to allow it to almost set.
11
Once all layers are complete, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to ensure full setting before serving.
12
To serve, gently invert the pan onto a serving platter and carefully lift the mold off, revealing the beautiful layers beneath.
Nutrition Information
7g
Fat
31g
Carbs
3g
Protein
25.5g
Sugar
75mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stars and Stripes Gelatin Delight?
It is a vibrant, refreshing, and patriotic layered gelatin dessert featuring red, white, and blue colors, perfect for summer celebrations.
Which holidays are best for serving this dessert?
This dessert is ideal for Independence Day or Memorial Day gatherings.
How long does it take to prepare this recipe in total?
The preparation process takes approximately 7 hours, including the time needed for layering and chilling.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
The recipe makes 16 servings.
What gelatin flavors are required?
You will need berry blue gelatin and strawberry gelatin.
How much flavored gelatin is needed for each color?
You need 6 ounces or 2 packages each of berry blue and strawberry gelatin.
What type of pan should I use for the mold?
A 10-inch fluted tube pan is recommended for this recipe.
How do I prevent the gelatin from sticking to the pan?
Lightly oil the fluted tube pan before pouring in any gelatin layers.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving contains 200 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 7 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 31 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the sugar content per serving?
Each serving contains 25.5 grams of sugar.
Does this dessert contain protein?
Yes, each serving provides 3 grams of protein.
How much sodium is in a serving?
There is 75mg of sodium per serving.
What ingredients make up the white cream layer?
The white layer consists of unflavored gelatin, milk, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
How do I bloom the unflavored gelatin?
Combine the unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of cold water and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
How long should each layer chill before adding the next?
Each layer should be refrigerated for about 30 minutes, or until almost set, before the next layer is added.
What is the final refrigeration step?
Once all layers are complete, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
How do I serve the Stars and Stripes Gelatin Delight?
Gently invert the pan onto a serving platter and carefully lift the mold off to reveal the layers.
How much vanilla extract is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
What amount of milk is required?
You will need 2 cups of milk for the white layer mixture.
How much sour cream is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sour cream.
How much boiling water is used in total for the flavored layers?
A total of 4 cups of boiling water is used, divided among the gelatin bowls.
How much cold water is used in the entire recipe?
A total of 2.5 cups of cold water is used, divided throughout different steps.
What is the first step in assembling the layers?
The first step is pouring one bowl of blue gelatin into the pan and refrigerating it for 30 minutes.
What is the order of the layers?
The recipe alternates between blue gelatin, the sour cream mixture, and strawberry gelatin.
How many envelopes of unflavored gelatin are required?
You will need 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin.
Is there any fiber in this dessert?
No, this recipe contains 0 grams of fiber.
Should the gelatin mixtures stay at room temperature while layering?
Yes, while one layer chills, the other bowls of gelatin should remain at room temperature.
What are some of the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include patriotic, fourth of july, memorial day, layered dessert, and summer treat.