A fresh, colorful Red, White and Blue Jello Salad that's perfect for any picnic or patriotic BBQ. Strawberries, marshmallows and cream cheese make a rich bottom layer, topped with blueberry jello and finished with a center filled with luscious whipped cream.
Prepare package of berry blue jello according to package directions for quick set.
Pour into jello mold and place in refrigerator for approximately 2 hours or until firmly set.
Open package of strawberry jello and empty into medium bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over jello and mix until dissolved.
Add mini-marshmallows and stir until melted.
Cool in bowl in refrigerator for about ½ to ¾ hour until jello is syrupy.
Whip cream cheese until smooth.
Pour syrupy jello mixture into cream cheese
Fold in chopped strawberries and whipped cream or Cool Whip.
Remove berry blue jello in mold from refrigerator and pour jello-cream cheese mixture on top.
Return to refrigerator until top mixture is firm.
To remove from mold, place mold in very warm water, being careful not to let water flow over top, for about 30 seconds. Place plate on top of mold and invert together.
When ready to serve, fill center with whipped cream or Cool Whip and decorate with strawberries and blueberries.
Notes
VARIATIONS
You can make this with lime jello, cream cheese, and pineapple for a bright sunny addition to your summer picnics.
For a fruitier salad, add blueberries to the top layer of berry jello.
Try substituting vanilla yogurt for the cream cheese for a boost of protein.
Get creative and try more than 2 layers, maybe lemon, lime, and orange.