Quick 'N Easy
JELL-O Recipes

 

Razzle Dazzle Berry Mousse Quick & Easy Butterscotch Fudge
Citrus Meringue Creamy Delight Cups
Creamy Mousse Delight Quick & Easy Fluffy Mousse
Fruity Shakes Juicy JELL-O Cups

 

Razzle Dazzle Berry Mousse
Prep time: 10 minutes, Chill time: 10 minutes
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Strawberry Gelatin Dessert
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
 

Dissolve Gelatin Dessert in boiling water. Add frozen strawberries, breaking apart with a fork. Stir until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Fold in whipped topping. Pour into dessert dishes.
Chill 10 minutes.

Tip:  For Raspberry Mousse, use 1 pkg JELL-O Raspberry Gelatin Dessert and 1 pkg frozen unsweetened raspberries.

Makes 6 servings.

 

Citrus Meringue
Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 10 minutes
1 pkg
(4-serving size) JELL-O Lemon Gelatin Dessert
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped orange and grapefruit segments
 

Prepare Gelatin Dessert according to 30 Minute Set Method on package.

Set Aside 2/3 cup of slightly thickened gelatin. Stir fruit into remaining gelatin, spoon into 4 dessert dishes.

Beat reserved gelatin with electric mixer until double in volume. Spoon over fruited layer in dishes. Chill until set, about 10 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Tip: For best results when beating gelatin - it must be of egg white consistency before beating.

Did You Know How To Peel And Segment Citrus Fruits:
Cut off both ends of fruit. Cut the skin working down the rounded slope of the fruit, cutting off both pith and peel. Hold peeled fruit and slice down between membranes of free each segment.

 

Creamy Mousse Delight
Prep time: 10 minutes, Chill time: 30 minutes
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP or COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
 

Prepare pudding as directed on package.

Fold
in whipped topping

Spoon
into individual dessert dishes. Chill about 30 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.

Tip: Fold in 1 chopped chocolate bar of your choice.

 

Fruity Shakes
Prep time: 10 minutes
1/2 cup boiling water
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Berry Blue Gelatin Dessert
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup crushed ice
 

Pour water in electric blender container. Add Gelatin Dessert. Cover and blend at medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape sides of container.

With machine running, add ice cream by spoonfuls through hole in lid of blender.

Add milk and ice; blend at medium speed for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Tip: Use any flavor of Gelatin Dessert and add 1/2 cup fruit to the blender with the ice cream if desired.

 

Did You Know About Frozen Fruit:
For maximum freshness, use in 3 months. Do not hold longer than 6 months. Do not refreeze thawed fruit. To thaw fruit, place unopened package in bowl. Allow to stand at room temperature for 2 1/2 hours.

 

Quick And Easy Butterscotch Fudge
Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 1 hour
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
3 Tbsp butter
2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
2/3 cup chopped nuts
 

Line a small loaf pan with waxed paper.

Blend milk gradually into pudding mix in a medium microwavable bowl. Add butter.

Cook uncovered on High power for 1 minute. Stir well.
Cook on High power for 1 minute (again). Mixture should just start to foam or boil around the edges. Do not overcook. Stir well.

Quickly blend in powdered sugar and nuts.

Pour into pan and chill 45 minutes to one hour. Cut into pieces. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 18 to 24 pieces.

Note: Tested in 700 watt oven. For 500 watt oven increase second cooking time to 65 seconds.

Tip: Use JELL-O Chocolate or Vanilla Pudding and Pie Filling, if desired. Add 1/2 cup dried fruit such as apricots, cranberries or dried cherries, if desired.

 

Creamy Delight Cups
Prep time: 15 minutes  Chill time: 30 minutes
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin Dessert, any flavor
1 cup boiling water
2 cups vanilla ice cream

 

Dissolve Gelatin Dessert in boiling water. Cool in refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Whisk in ice cream

Pour into individual dessert dishes, chill until set, about 30 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

Tip: Adding ice cream makes this recipe set in 30 minutes. Be creative with your favorite ice cream and JELL-O flavors. Substitute frozen yogurt for ice cream, if desired.

 

Quick And Easy Fluffy Mousse
Prep time: 15 minutes  Chill time: 1 hour
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin Dessert, any flavor
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP or COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
 

Prepare Gelatin Dessert according to 30 minute Set Method on package.

Remove any unmelted ice cubes, fold in whipped topping.

Chill until set, about 1 hour.

Makes  6 servings.

Tip: Add 1/2 cup sliced fruit after removing ice cubes, if desired.

 

Juicy JELL-O Cups
Prep time: 10 minutes  Chill time: 1 hour
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin Dessert, any flavor
1 cup fruit juice

Prepare Gelatin Dessert with 1 cup boiling water. Stir in fruit juice in place of cold water.

Chill in individual dessert dishes until set, about 1 hour.

Makes 4 servings.

Tip: Use JELL-O Strawberry Gelatin Dessert and apple juice or JELL-O Cranberry Gelatin Dessert with orange or raspberry juice or experiment with your own flavor combo.

 

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