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 jello step by step? ›

Whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. Pour the mixture into a jello mold and add some fruit, if desired. Let the jello set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, then serve.

How to make jello 85g? ›

DIRECTIONS: BASIC METHOD: Stir 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water into jelly powder. Stir until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) cold water or fruit juice. Chill until set.

How to make instant jello? ›

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

What happens if you don't use cold water for jello? ›

The boiling water is important because it helps to fully dissolve the Jello powder and ensures that it will set properly. On the other hand, if you were to use only cold water, it would not dissolve the Jello powder as effectively and could result in a mixture that doesn't set properly or has lumps in it.

What is the secret ingredient in Jello? ›

Gelatin, the primary ingredient in Jell-O, is derived from collagen, a protein found in the connective tissues, bones, and skin of animals," Sabat says. "Historically, gelatin was obtained by boiling the bones and tissues of animals, such as cows or pigs, to extract collagen.

What makes Jello harden? ›

As the gelatin mixture begins to cool, the protein strands have less and less energy to wiggle, until eventually they eventually bond together. If everything happens correctly, bonding occurs at points along the strands, forming pockets that trap the surrounding liquid.

How to make Sonic Jello? ›

You can enjoy your favorite Sonic Drink in form of Jello. Its super easy to make, just stir gelatin mix with 1 1/2 cup of boiling water, then stir in 1 1/2 cup of cold water and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm and then enjoy.

What happens if you add too much gelatin to Jell-O? ›

If you add too much gelatin to a recipe, it will set up very hard and be difficult to eat. Too much liquid will make it soupy. The ideal ratio of gelatin to liquid is 2 tablespoons (1 envelope) of gelatin per cup of liquid.

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.

How much gelatin for 2 cups? ›

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.

Why do you put vinegar in jello? ›

Entire cookbooks were devoted to lime Jell-O, according to Belluscio, often instructing cooks to add a tablespoon of vinegar to cut the sweetness when using flavored gelatins in savory vegetable salads.

What is the difference between instant and regular jello? ›

The quick process gelatin contains other ingredients to help speed up the process (the ingredients list is: sugar, lactose, dextrose, gelatine, thickener E410 locust bean gum, flavor), while the regular gelatin powder contains only the gelatin itself.

What makes jello soft? ›

For soft-set Jell-O Gelatin, increase the required liquid about 1/2 Cup for each 3 ounces of Jell-O Gelatin -- this gelatin will be too soft to unmold, but will have excellent eating quality. To add fruits and vegetables, chill the gelatin until very thick.

Can I put jelly in the freezer to set quicker? ›

Alternatively, you could place the prepared jello in a sink/basin/bowl filled with ice cubes to speed up the process. At some point you will need to put this in the fridge. You may certainly put the mixture in the freezer but make certain to check frequently to avoid freezing.

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

The good news is: you can hasten the process by placing the mixture in the freezer. With this trick, the setting time is halved. Still, be careful when using the freeze option. So simply place the jello in the freezer for 20 minutes before transferring it to the refrigerator.

What is the minimum time for jello to set? ›

The time it takes for Jell-O to partially set can vary, but generally, it starts to thicken within 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. However, it might not be fully firm until around 4 hours or more, depending on the recipe and the temperature of your refrigerator.

Does putting jello in the freezer work? ›

Jell-O. When put in the freezer, the gelatin content in Jell-O prevents it from hardening like ice. Freezing damages the polymers and colloids that bind gelatin together, which in turn ruins the texture of Jell-O.

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