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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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.

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. Its 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 cant 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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What is the ratio of Jell O powder to water? ›

A good ratio is 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of powdered gelatin to 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. Allow the gelatin to "bloom" or soak for about 5 minutes. The gelatin will absorb the liquid and become soft and spongy. Heat the mixture gently, stirring constantly, until the gelatin dissolves completely.

What container should I make Jello in? ›

If you are making a larger batch, you can use a muffin baking pan to keep the round containers standing straight while the gelatin is setting in the fridge. A half-sphere container with a flat top is the next best choice.

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Does putting jello in the freezer work? ›

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

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Can you make jello quickly? ›

Tips for Making Jello Set Faster

If you want to speed up the jello setting process, the effective way is to put your plastic serving bowl of gelatin jello mix in ice-cold water. Then, stir the bowl in the cold water and ensure the water doesn't get inside the container while dipping it in water.

Does using less water make jello firmer? ›

Yes, using less water when making Jello can result in a firmer consistency [1]. The amount of water used in the Jello recipe affects its firmness, so reducing the water can lead to a firmer set. However, it's important to note that altering the water-to-Jello ratio can also affect the taste and texture of the Jello.

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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.

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How do you thicken jello? ›

SANITIZE surfaces & equipment.

1 Add chilled, pre-set gelatin to. food processor.
2 Add SimplyThick gel and process. until thoroughly mixed.
3 Spoon 4 oz. of finished product. into serving dish. Place in. refrigerator until ready to serve.
4 Add a dollop of whipped cream. for garnish and serve.

What not to put in jello? ›

Fruits That Ruin Jell-O

pineapple - bromelain.
kiwi - actinidin.
figs - ficain.
papaya - papain.
pawpaw - papain.
mango.
guava.
ginger root.

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How do you keep jello from getting rubbery on the bottom? ›

In my experience, the best way to avoid it is to not pour the mixture into the dish/es until it is cooled to nearly room temperature and considerably thicker. While it's cooling, you can stir it periodically to prevent layering, and then it should set quickly enough that it won't separate.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.