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How to Make Layered Jello Recipe

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A colorful and fun recipe for Layered Jello featuring alternating layers of cherry, creamy white, and watermelon flavors. This dessert combines gelatin with sweetened condensed milk to create distinct and vibrant layers, perfect for parties and festive occasions. Each layer is carefully set before adding the next, resulting in a beautifully stacked, sliceable treat that can be cut into hearts, squares, or any shape you desire.

Ingredients

Gelatin Layers

  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 2 boxes (3 oz each) cherry jello
  • 2 boxes (3 oz each) watermelon jello
  • 6 packages (0.25 oz each) unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup cold water

White Cream Layer

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients accurately to streamline the process.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray an 8×8 or 9×9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
  3. Make Cherry Jello Layer: Boil 6 cups of water and keep it hot but not boiling. Prepare cherry jello according to package directions, adding two extra packages of unflavored gelatin (total of 3 packages for this layer) to ensure firmness. Pour the cherry jello into the baking dish and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until fully set.
  4. Make White Layer: In a bowl, combine 2 packages of unflavored gelatin with ¼ cup cold water and let it bloom for a few minutes. Heat 1 cup boiling water and mix it with the 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk. Combine this warm milk mixture with the gelatin mixture, stir well, and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, gently pour this white layer over the set cherry jello layer and refrigerate until firm.
  5. Make Watermelon Jello Layer: Prepare watermelon jello according to package directions by dissolving it in boiling water. Add two extra packages of unflavored gelatin to the watermelon mixture for firmness and stir until dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool significantly before pouring it over the set white layer. Refrigerate until completely set.
  6. Repeat Layers: Continue layering in the desired sequence (cherry, white, watermelon), ensuring each layer is fully set and cooled before adding the next to avoid mixing colors.
  7. Unmold and Slice: Once all layers are set, carefully turn the layered jello out onto a cutting board to remove from the dish. Cut into hearts, squares, or any desired shapes for serving.
  8. Optional Serving Style: Alternatively, pour each layer into cups or bowls, allowing each layer to set in the refrigerator before adding the next. Decorate as desired and keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

  • Adding extra unflavored gelatin to each layer increases firmness, making the jello easier to slice and hold shape.
  • Allow each layer to fully set and cool before pouring the next layer to prevent blending of colors.
  • Use cooking spray on the dish for easy unmolding of the jello.
  • You can customize layers using different jello flavors or shapes to match any occasion.
  • Layered jello can be served in a dish or in individual cups for convenience.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve to maintain the firmness and freshness.

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