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Layered Jello Ribbon Squares Recipe: Colorful No-Bake Dessert

Layered Jello Ribbon Squares

Colorful flavored gelatin layers alternate with a creamy sweetened-condensed-milk gelatin layer for a cheerful no-bake dessert that cuts into about 24 beautiful squares.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

Colored Gelatin Layers
  • 1 3-ounce package Lemon gelatin
  • 1 3-ounce package Lime gelatin
  • 1 3-ounce package Orange gelatin
  • 1 3-ounce package Strawberry or raspberry gelatin
Creamy White Layer
  • 2 envelopes, about 1/2 ounce total Unflavored gelatin
  • 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
Water
  • 5 1/2 cups, divided Boiling water
  • 1/2 cup Cold water
Pan Preparation
  • As needed Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Dissolve one package of flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, cool it briefly to room temperature, pour it into the pan, and refrigerate for 25 to 35 minutes, or until firm.
  2. For the creamy layer, sprinkle the two envelopes of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let it stand for about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved, then stir in the sweetened condensed milk and cool the mixture to room temperature.
  3. Pour enough of the cooled milk mixture over the first set colored layer to create an even white stripe about 3/4 to 1 inch deep. Refrigerate until firm, usually 25 to 35 minutes, making sure the mixture is not warm when it touches the colored gelatin.
  4. Dissolve the next flavored gelatin package in 1 cup boiling water and cool it to room temperature. Pour it slowly over the white layer, refrigerate until firm, and continue alternating colored gelatin and white gelatin until all mixtures are used.
  5. Refrigerate the completed dessert for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Dip a thin knife in warm water, wipe it dry, and cut the gelatin into approximately 24 squares, warming and wiping the knife between cuts for tidy edges.

Notes

Cool every gelatin mixture to room temperature before pouring it over a set layer. Chill layers until firm but still slightly tacky so the next layer adheres well. Store covered in the refrigerator and cut with a warm, damp knife.