30 Easy Jello Recipes to Make – Tip Junkie (2024)

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How to make jello, gelatin and pudding recipesin yummy flavors, shapes, and treats. Delight your family with jello fruit recipesas well as pudding recipes, jello mold recipes, finger jello recipes, jello shooter recipes, layered recipes and salad recipes.

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There is nothing quite like jello with a twist, and these recipes will give you tons of ideas on how to make regular jello spectacular. {knuckle bumps}

Jello Salad Recipe

1 . Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad ~ This jello salad looks heavenly! I love the mixture of sweet and salty. There’s a layer of crushed pretzels, cream cheese layer and topped with a gelatin and fresh strawberry layer.

2. Blueberry Cream Cheese Jello Salad ~ A delicious blend of blueberries and cream cheese make this the perfect accompaniment to a turkey dinner.

3. Creamy Raspberry Jello Salad ~ This is a great summer salad and oh so easy! Simply blend canned pears, cream cheese, raspberry jello and cool whip.

4. Orange Fluff Jello Salad ~ A delicious fruit salad that combines pudding, jello marshmallows, fruit and cool whip. It’s a wonderful chilled salad perfect for the warmer months.

Cranberry Salad

5. Cranberry Salad ~ This cranberry salad is traditional made in most homes for the holidays. It’s a mixture of crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, diced apple and raspberry jello.

6. Cranberry Sauce ~ This tasty cranberry sauce is delicious served on turkey or slathered on rolls. The sauce is a blend of fresh cranberries, apples and oranges. Yumm-o!

Jello Mold Recipe

7. Christmas Jello~ You could adapt this recipe for any holiday by changing the gelatin dessert. You can layer the jello or make a stained glass pattern. Either way, letting the jello set in a mold gives it a beautiful presentation.

Layered Jello Recipes

8. Rainbow Jello Parfait ~These layers of colorful rainbows and whipped topping are the perfect treat for your rainbow themed party or a colorful way to brighten your day when you need a sweet treat.

9. St. Patrick Jello Cream Cake~ I absolutely adore layered jello, and this recipe looks to die for. The ingredients are simple. Jello, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream and a little more sugar. Sounds delicious, right?

Finger Jello Recipe

10. Rainbow Jello Eggs {Easter Desserts}~These rainbow Easter eggs are a fun and colorful dessert that guests young and old will enjoy.

11. Jello Watermelon Slices {Edible Crafts for Kids}~A fun summer treat, learn how to use a lime and red jell-o to create these fun watermelon shaped gelatin treats.

12. Jello Jigglers Recipe ~How to make the cutest Jello Jiggler treats that would be perfect for any party or an after school treat.

13. Stained Glass Jello {Jello Recipes} ~A red, white and blue spin on a traditional stained glass jello recipe, these patriotic stars will be as fun to make as they are to eat.

Jello Desserts

14. Jello Cookies~ The bright colors of these cookies are fun and fabulous! You can make jello cookies and play dough with this delicious recipe. Your kiddos will not only love to play with the dough, but will also love eating the baked cookies.

15. Jello Poke Cake ~ Use your favorite jello flavor to add to a white cake mix. You will be amazed at how moist and delicious the jello makes the cake. Not to mention how cool the center looks when you slice it.

16. Summer Strawberry Jello Pie~ I’m a sucker for anything strawberry! And, this fresh strawberry jello pie looks absolutely delish. You’ll love the simplicity of the pie, fresh strawberry and jello filling and topped with homemade whipped cream.

17. Patriotic Party Jello Snacks~Painted jar lids, blue jello, red jello, strawberries, blueberries, twine, and flags make these snacks adorable. Included is an easy tutorial so anyone can replicate the project. Fun for kids and adults to make.

18. Jello Fish Bowl {Party Foods} ~Love this idea from Martha Stewart for creating a fish bowl filled with Jello and gummy fish. It’s a perfect party food and centerpiece for a pool party, or a beach themed birthday.

Pudding Recipes

19. Irish Cream Rice Pudding Recipe ~This slow-baked spoon dessert is a favorite at Matt Murphy’s Pub, outside Boston.

20.How to Make Chocolate Pudding~ This yummy chocolate pudding can be altered into almost any flavor you can imagine just by adding some spices and food extract.

Pudding Desserts

21. Easy Patriotic Trifle ~Trifles are a fun way to layer lots of color into a dessert, and this patriotic trifle is a fun display of red, white, and blue goodness. Check out the recipe for this fruit and pudding dessert.

22. Rainbow Pudding Pops {Kids Craft Projects} ~These colorful frozen treats are a great project for kids. From making the jello to eating the finished project, the kids will enjoy every step.

23. Frozen Pudding Pops~ These recipestake homemade frozen treats to a whole new level, and the kids will love to help them. Yummy recipes include mint-chocolate cookie, blueberry-lemon cheesecake, cherry-almond fudge, pina-colada, peanut butter banana, and strawberries and cream.

24. Jello Pudding Cups {Birthday Party Food} ~Parties and party food are more fun when they are full of color. There is nothing more fun and colorful than layered pudding in a pretty glass.

25. Banana Bear Puddin ~Instead of adding vanilla wafers to your banana pudding, try sprucing it up for the kids with some Teddy Grahams. This is a yummy way to sneak in some extra fruit to their diet, plus it’s easy enough that the kids can help make it!

Gelatin Recipes

26. Gelatin Bubbles~ Splish splash I was taking a bath! You can’t bathe in these bubbles, but you can have the most gorgeous bubble cakes and cupcakes. I am in absolute awe over these Gelatin Bubbles! They are perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, weddings and birthday parties. They bubbles are edible. You can change the flavor by adding jello. {wink}

27. Homemade Gumdrops ~These homemade gumdrops are a fun food the kids can help you make. They will love rolling them in the sugar and then packaging them up using the free printable gift tag.

Jello Shooter Recipes

28. Champagne Jello Shots ~A champagne or virgin sparkling jello shot recipe will be sure to liven up your festivities. With four styles to choose from, you can have them display a neat message or just top with shimmering sprinkles.

29. Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots ~ What a great way to serve jello shots, in hulled out strawberries! They are delicious and festive for Cinco de Mayo or summer parties.

30. Mudslide Jello Shots ~ A creamy dessert jello shot that combines, Kahlua, Bailey’s, vodka, half and half, gelatin and chocolate chips.

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FAQs

How to make jiggers? ›

Steps to Prepare
  1. Boil – Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Dissolve – Pour gelatin into a large bool. ...
  3. Pour – Pour gelatin mixture into a 13×9 inch pan. ...
  4. Refrigerate – Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or until firm.
  5. Cut – Dip the bottom of the pan in warm water for 15 seconds.
Jan 29, 2024

What is the ratio of jello powder to water? ›

Whisk together 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Keep whisking until no powdery granules remain, about 2 to 3 minutes. If you are using a larger, 6-ounce (170 grams) packet of jello, use 2 cups (475 milliliters) of hot water instead.

How to make jello taste better? ›

It's important to use the right amount of water, as using too much or too little can affect the taste and texture of the Jell-O. Additionally, you can add fruit, whipped cream, or other ingredients to enhance the flavor.

Does canned pineapple stop jelly setting? ›

Fresh pineapple prevents gelatin from setting up because it contains a protease called bromelain that digests the links formed between collagen molecules that make the liquid turn into a gel. Canned pineapple doesn't have the same effect because heat from canning inactivates bromelain.

Do you use hot or cold water to make jello? ›

In one mixing bowl, pour the packet of gelatin mix in. Carefully add 1 cup of boiling hot water inside. Stir until the powder is dissolved. Now slowly stir in 1 cup of cold water.

How much gelatin for 2 cups of water? ›

As a general rule of thumb, David Lebovitz outlines the gelatin to liquid ratio in this blog post: “1 envelope of gelatin will firmly set 2 cups of liquid, enough to unmold a dessert. 1 envelope of gelatin will softly set 3 cups of liquid. You will not be able to unmold this type of dessert.”

What is the ratio of gelatin to liquid for jelly? ›

The Right Amount of Gelatin to Use

Soft Set: Use 1 teaspoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Medium Set: Use 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid.

How to make a 6 oz box of jello? ›

Simply add 2 cups boiling water to the gelatin mix, stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved, stir in 2 cups cold water, then refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Each family size Jell-O gelatin dessert mix is individually packaged in a 6-ounce sealed pouch and makes 8, 1/2-cup servings.

What not to put in Jell-O? ›

Some fresh fruits prevent Jell-O and other types of gelatin from gelling. These are fruits that contain high levels of proteases. Proteases are enzymes that break chemical bonds in proteins, such as collagen in gelatin. Pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, and guava are examples of fruits that cause a problem.

What thickens Jell-O? ›

Pectin. Pectin is a mucilaginous substance (gummy substance extracted from plants), occurring naturally in pears, apples, quince, oranges, and other citrus fruits. It is used as the gelling agent in traditional jams and jellies.

What makes Jell-O stronger? ›

The gelatin made with salt was stronger than the powdered milk but not as sturdy as the sugar. The average weight sugar was able to hold was 40.95 grams. Overall, sugar was the additive that created the sturdiest gelatin.

Is there a fast way to make jello? ›

How to Make Jello Set Faster
  1. Dissolve the gelatin mix in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  2. Add ice cubes to 1/2 cup cold water to make 1 1/4 cups.
  3. Stir the cold water into the gelatin until it's slightly thickened.
  4. Then just remove any unmelted ice cubes, and refrigerate for 30 to 90 minutes, or until firm.
Jan 14, 2020

Can you put jello in the freezer to set faster? ›

Tips for Making Jello Set Faster

You might want to set the jello set by putting it in the freezer right off the bat you made it. However, it's not an effective way to do so, and will jello gel in plastic bowl make it watery.

What is the minimum time for jello to set? ›

The answer to this question may vary depending on the size of jello portions as well as on the temperature in the fridge. Generally speaking, most jello sets in 2-4 hours. Unless you make an extra-large jello dessert, 4 hours will be enough for gelatin to harden.

How to speed up Jell-O? ›

Leave it for 5 minutes or so, stirring a couple of times and the heat transfers out really fast across the huge temperature differential, leaving it cool in no time. Then add the cold water. Now your jelly is cold before it even goes in the fridge, and it sets much, much faster.

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