Special Strawberry Salad 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

MAKES: 10-12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 package (16 ounces) unsweetened frozen strawberries
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges

Directions

1. Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water. In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat cream and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into a 2-qt. glass bowl; chill until firm. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Drain orange liquid into strawberry gelatin; blend well. Gently stir in strawberries until thawed. Pour over cream layer; arrange oranges on top (allow to settle) and chill until firm. Yield: 10-12 servings.