Sinful Salad

If you grew up in the South, you know that Jell-O salad isn’t really a salad at all. It’s dessert dressed up in a casserole dish, and nobody’s complaining.

This version layers strawberry Jell-O loaded with frozen strawberries, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans around a creamy sour cream center.

The first layer sets in the fridge, then you spread on the sour cream and pour the rest of the fruity Jell-O right on top.

When you slice into it, that tangy white stripe in the middle is what makes people’s eyes go wide.

Kitchen Tips

• Let the first Jell-O layer set completely before adding the sour cream. If it’s still wobbly, the sour cream sinks right through and you lose the layered effect.
• Keep the second half of the Jell-O at room temperature while the first layer sets. If it starts to gel too much, warm it gently over low heat until it loosens.
• Spread the sour cream carefully with an offset spatula. Rushing this step tears the set Jell-O underneath.
• Make this the night before. Overnight chilling gives you the firmest set and the cleanest slices for serving.