7-Layer Jello Recipe

Name: 7-Layer Jello
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package black cherry Jell-O; 1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O; 1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin; 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin; 1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O; 1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin; 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert; 4 1/2 cups boiling water (divided); 4 1/2 cups cold water (divided); 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (divided); 8 ounces Cool Whip; 1/2 cup crushed pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package black cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
4 1/2 cups boiling water (divided)
4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (divided)
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup crushed pecans (optional)

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1st Layer.
2
Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add black cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir. Pour into dish and chill for 40 minutes.
3
2nd Layer.
4
Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add Cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over top of 1st layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
5
3rd Layer.
6
Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add lime jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 2nd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
7
4th Layer.
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Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add lemon jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 3rd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
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5th Layer.
10
Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add orange jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 4th layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
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6th Layer.
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Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add raspberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 5th layer. Chill 30 minutes.
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7th Layer
14
Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add strawberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 6th layer. Chill.
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Then spread with cool whip and top with pecans.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package black cherry Jell-O, 1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O, 1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin, 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin, and more.

Yes, 7-Layer Jello falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

7-Layer Jello

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