Bunny Nelson’s World Famous Jello Salad

This recipe, which has been around forever, was featured on Jello boxes in the 70’s.  My mother made it for every family gathering.  At my first teaching assignment, in California, I was asked to bring something to a staff dinner party, and this simple gelatin salad (which was obviously NOT invented by my mother and NOT all that famous) became a BIG hit.  But it was so popular, that “Bunny Nelson’s World Famous Jello Salad” was featured, years after I had left, in the congregational cook book.  This can be made a day ahead, quickly unmolded, and served.

• 1 (6 ounce) package Strawberry/Banana JELLO^®
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, partially thawed
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 just-ripe-but firm bananas
• 2 cups sour cream

Dissolve the Jello into the hot water, let cool to room temperature then add all the fruit.  Pour half the mixture into a jello mold and refrigerate until partially set. Spread the sour cream, then layer the rest of the mixture and refrigerate until set.  Unmold and serve.