Seven Layer Gelatin Salad

Prep time: 70 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

Seven colorful layers of fruit gelatin, some made opaque with evaporated milk, are frosted with whipped topping in this time-consuming, yet easy, dessert.

Ingredients

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
4 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
4 1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients. Coat a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
2 Dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Spoon into pan and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
3 Dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Spoon over first layer and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all gelatin is used. Just before serving, top with whipped topping.