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Red White & Blue Jello Fruit Salad

Red White & Blue Jello Fruit Salad

This vibrant, layered Red White & Blue Jello Fruit Salad is the ultimate festive treat for the 4th of July! Packed with fresh blueberries and sweet cherries layered between a creamy, homemade vanilla-sour cream center, it’s a light, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
set up time for Jello 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh blueberries
  • Fresh Cherries
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • 1 package blueberry Jello
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 envelope gelatin unflavored
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package cherry Jello
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and sliced in half
  • Whipped topping
  • Additional berries for topping

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare blue Jello as directed on packaging.
  • Pour into a serving bowl and pour in blueberries.  Refrigerate until Jello is firm (about 2 hours).
  • In a small saucepan sprinkle unflavored gelatin on top of ½ cups of cold water.  Allow to stand for about 1-2 minutes.  Pour in the cream, sugar and cook over low heat until gelatin is dissolved (stir frequently). Allow to cool to room temperature, whisk in vanilla and sour cream and place in refrigerator until the firm (about 2 hours).
  • Prepare cherry Jello as directed on the package.  Slowly spoon over white layer, add cherries and place in refrigerator until firm (about 2 hours).
  • Top with whipped topping and any berries desired.