Grandma’s Flag Salad (Red, White & Blue Layered Dessert)
Grandma's traditional Red, White, and Blue Flag Salad is the ultimate 4th of July dessert! Learn the secrets to perfect, clean gelatin layers every time.
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Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Cost: $12.00
Equipment
- 1 liquid measuring cup
- 1 3 quart serving bowl
- 1 large saucepan
- 1 spoon
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (3 oz) berry blue gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water, divided
- 2 ½ 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 pkg (3 oz) raspberry gelatin
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- optional : whipped topping and additional berries
Instructions
- Dissolve the berry blue gelatin in 1 cup f boiling water. Then stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Add the blueberries, and pour into a 3 quart serving bowl. Refrigerate till firm about 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, sprinkle the envelope of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. and let this stand for about 1 minute.
- Add the sugar and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until fully dissolved.
- Cool to room temperature. Now, whisk in the vanilla and sour cream.
- Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.
- Dissolve the raspberry gelatin in the remaining hot water. Stir in the remaining cold water.
- Add the raspberries. Spoon over the cream layer. Chill until it is set.
- Top with the whipped topping and berries if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grandma’s Flag Salad (Red, White & Blue Layered Dessert)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
43
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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