Rainbow Jello Dessert Or Salad

Photo: flickr user LollyKnit

Ingredients

4 (3 oz.) pkg. Jello (strawberry, lemon, 6 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin

1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk

6 tablespoons water

2/3 cup sugar

5 cups water

Preparation

JELLO LAYERS: Soften one package unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Add Jello and 3/4 cup hot water. Stir until dissolved. Repeat this process for each flavored layer.

MILK LAYERS: Combine 6 tablespoons water with 2/3 cup sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Add evaporated milk. In another bowl, soften 2 packages unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Dissolve in 1/2 cup hot water. Combine with milk mixture. Keep bowl in warm water or on a pilot. Use 1 cup for each layer.

PROCEDURE: Prepare strawberry Jello with unflavored gelatin and water. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Set in refrigerator for 20 minutes. (Prepare next Jello layer and allow to cool.) Use 1 cup milk mixture for next layer, 20 minutes to set. Repeat Jello layer, milk layer, Jello layer, milk layer, Jello layer. Cut to desired size. Serve as a finger food or a dessert. Will remaining firm for 3-4 hours at room temperature. TIP: Be sure that refrigerator shelf is level. Use Pyrex glass pan if possible.