Layered Strawberry Salad with Sour Cream Filling
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic multi-layered Jello salad featuring a sweet strawberry, banana, and pineapple base with a surprise tangy sour cream filling in the middle. This retro potluck favorite is perfect for gatherings and sets into a firm, refreshing treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 5 mins | 6 hours | 12-15 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- 9x13 inch pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
Fruit Jello Layers
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 packages (3 oz each) | Strawberry Jello | powdered |
| 1 cup | Boiling Water | freshly boiled |
| 1 large can (20 oz) | Pineapple | crushed, undrained |
| 3 | Bananas | ripe, mashed |
| 1 cup | Nuts | chopped |
| 2 packages (10 oz each) | Frozen Strawberries | thawed |
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pint (2 cups) | Sour Cream | room temperature |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a large bowl, dissolve the 2 packages (3 oz each) strawberry jello in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the 1 large can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, 3 mashed bananas, 1 cup chopped nuts, and 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen strawberries until well combined.
Step 2: Layer and Chill
- Pour half of the fruit mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the layer is firm to the touch.
- Carefully spread the 1 pint sour cream evenly over the set layer.
- Gently pour the remaining fruit mixture over the sour cream layer.
- Return to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the entire salad is completely firm and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad is best made the day before to ensure the layers are completely firm; keep refrigerated until serving.
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