Strawberry Ribbon Squares (1975) ★

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All I have to say for this one is no. Just no.

Original Recipe:


The Verdict:

The crust was like a buttery rock and stuck to the pan.
The pudding layer was, well, pudding. Goopy and everywhere.
The Jell-O layer was the best part, but the huge chunks of soggy berries were a detriment.


Modernized Recipe:

(From The Jell-O Idea Book)

It's already modernized, but I would advise against making this.


Anje graduated with a Honours Bachelors degree in History with a minor in Museum Studies. She currently lives and works in Japan's least populous prefecture as an assistant English teacher.

6 comments:

  1. thingsforboysDecember 19, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Haha! Oh dear. I jumped right over to read this when I saw the 1 star rating...such a shame, because on paper it doesn't sound terrible

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  2. gigi ormsbyDecember 20, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I really enjoy your blog and appreciate the recipe warnings. This recipe reminds me of classic 70s "food" - what a god awful period in food, music and clothing. Although there is a better version of this layered dessert using a pretzel crust, cool whip & cream cheese center topped with the same strawberry jello layer. I have no idea what it is called my mother -in-law called it pretzel salad.

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    1. AnjeDecember 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      I've seen that one! I actually thought it looked really good. I love cream cheese. Maybe I'll try it out one day!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    I have a recipe close to this and I have made so many times that it is almost all erased lol
    Differences graham cracker crumbs
    Cream cheese, vanilla pudding and cool whip( where I got my recipe
    It is absolutely a family favourite

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2024 at 8:38 AM

    And for the lady that did not like the strawberries I cut mine in smaller pieces works great for me

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  5. AnonymousDecember 16, 2024 at 1:35 AM

    My mom made this every Christmas and I came looking for it here. It's not that bad!! I think you did it wrong.

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