Ribbon Jell-O

Dish Size:  9" x 13" x 2" pan

Makes 18 - 24 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 or 7 packages (3 oz. each) of Jell-O in 6 or 7 different flavors and colors
• 1 pint Sour Cream
• ½ pint Whipping Cream

Instructions:

1. Add 1 cup of boiling water to 1 package of Jell-O in a small stainless steel bowl; stir to dissolve.
2. Pour half of Jell-O into a 9" x 13" pan and place on a level shelf in refrigerator to chill.
3. Set the small metal bowl with the other half of the dissolved Jell-O into a larger bowl of ice.
4. When the layer has set in the hallow pan, the gelatin over ice will be syrupy (it doesn't take long, since quantities are small).
5. Add a heaping tablespoon of sour cream to the Jell-O in a small bowl and beat until well mixed, using hand or electric beater.
6. Pour this over the clear Jell-O in the shallow pan.  Return to refrigerator.
7. When set, repeat by using a contrasting color of Jell-O.  Green (lime flavour) is a good color for the first layer.
8. When the last layer has set, frost with a  mixture of the remaining sour cream and the whipped topping.  (Blending the two toppings gives them an excellent spreading consistency).
9. Keep dessert chilled.  Cut into squares to serve.

Note:  Each layer should be set only enough to hold the next layer; no more than that.  If set too hard, the layers will not bond well and may slip when served.