Best 6 Jello Frosting Recipes
Jello frosting, also known as jiggly frosting, is a sweet and fluffy frosting made with flavored gelatin, whipped cream, and cream cheese. It is a versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, pies, and other desserts. Jello frosting is relatively easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and colors. This article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to make the perfect jello frosting, along with some tips and tricks to ensure it turns out light and fluffy.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
JELLO WHIP FROSTING
I'm a big fan of using Jello Instant Pudding and Cool Whip as a frosting for cupcakes, so I assumed there must be a typically-used fruity Instant Jello equivalent. Long story short, there was not. I put this together using some of the bits and pieces of recipes I could find, and some spur-of-the-moment thinking when I thought it was going to go all wrong. My first attempt was using raspberry flavour on chocolate cupcakes, but experiment with different flavours and see what you like best!
Provided by Torricus
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 cups, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir 1 package of jelly powder in 1/2 cup boiling water for 2 min., until dissolved.
- Add enough cold water to 1/2 cup ice cubes to make up 3/4 cup. Stir into jelly powder until ice is completely melted.
- Whisk in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Topping with a wire whisk.
- Refrigerate approximately 1 hour, or until it is no longer liquid (more like a mousse consistency).
- Break up the mixture a little bit with a spatula.
- Gently fold in remaining 1/2 cup of Cool Whip, blending until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cakes or cupcakes using a knife, spatula or piping bag - whatever you use for normally frosting cakes!
JELLO SHEET (POKE CAKE) CAKE FROSTING
This is the original recipe for the Jell-o sheet cake frosting from the 1970's. I had to search Mom's recipes to find it as the new recipe just uses Cool Whip alone. The only change it to Cool Whip from dream whip to save a step. Everyone loves it.
Provided by Mooselips
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 13 X 9 Cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- combine ingredients except the Cool Whip in a medium bowl and beat on low until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Fold in Cool Whip topping.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before frosting the jello cake.
- refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
JELLO AND COOL WHIP FROSTING
Easy and yummy frosting - good on angel food cake. I don't know where Mom got this recipe (maybe she made it up), but this was our most requested cake and frosting for birthdays.
Provided by Connie Lea
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make jello as directed on package except using 3/4 cup boiling water instead of 1 cup so the jello is a little thicker.
- After jello is set, beat with mixer until there are small pieces. Add cool whip and beat until completely mixed. Spread on angel food cake. Keep refrigerated until time to serve.
JELLO POKE CAKE WITH BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
The cake is the standard jello poke cake, you can use white or yellow cake mix and any flavor of jello to make it in the flavor of your choice. The frosting I use is included in the link below too. These is a great summer cake or to serve when kids are around- simple and delicious!
Provided by Lisa Foote
Categories Other Snacks
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven as directed on cake mix box. Follow directions for making a 9X13 cake including all ingredients called for on the box. Bake cake as instructed.
- 2. About 5 minutes before the cake is done, in a small bowl, mix jello powder and 1 1/4 cup hot water. Stir until dissolved. NOTE: You do not use the amount of water called for to make regular jello.
- 3. When cake is done, let it cool 5 minutes. Poke the cake with a fork or a kebab pole all over the top of the cake going down to the bottom of the pan. Make sure you get the edges and corners.
- 4. Using a tablespoon, slowly drip the dissolved hot jello over the cake, taking care to get all of the holes. Cool cale completely and put in refrigerator to continue to cool and set- about 4 hours.
- 5. I use this frosting on my poke cakes. I sometimes match the flavor but you can mix it up to make it match holiday colors, shower color or birthday party colors. It's called Butter and Cream Cheese Frosting: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-cake/butter-and-cream-cheese-frosting.html?p=3 Once your cake is frosted, cover and chill it a couple more hours or overnight to let all the flavors set and frosting set up.
JELLO COOKIES W/FROSTING
Soft and delicious, very easy to make! Any flavor jello works - my family likes strawberry the best.
Provided by JPerez
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- For cookies: Cream margarine, sugar, and box of jello.
- Mix in one egg at a time, then add milk and vanilla and beat well.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Drop by tsp on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
- This is a very soft cookie. After completely cool, frost with jello icing.
- For icing: Mix all ingredients and stir. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 6.1
JELLO FROSTING RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the above ingredients in a large GLASS OR METAL mixing bowl (OF A STAND MIXER). Turn the mixer on high just as you add ½ cup of boiling water. Whip on high for five minutes NOTE: This recipe only seems to work if you use a stand mixer, with whisk attachment. Also, make sure you use a glass or metal mixing bowl, do not try this with a plastic bowl. NOTE: Some people have commented that they don't think raw egg whites are safe for children to eat. The egg whites in this recipe are no longer raw after you add the BOILING WATER. NOTE: This recipe makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes, or a 9 x 13 cake. If you are going to do any piping or edges, you might have to double the recipe. NOTE: This frosting pipes beautifully and holds its shape well. Like any 7 minute type frosting, it does get a little sticky/tacky the second day, so its best if you make it the day you want to serve it. If you have to make it the night before, just store it in an airtight container that doesn't touch the frosting. NOTE: This frosting has so many fun possibilities for birthday cakes/cupcakes. It would also make a wonderful filling.
Tips for Making Perfect Jello Frosting:
- Use fresh gelatin: Old or stale gelatin will not set properly and can result in a runny frosting.
- Bloom the gelatin properly: Blooming the gelatin means sprinkling it over cold water and letting it sit for a few minutes until it becomes spongy. This helps the gelatin dissolve more easily and prevents it from clumping.
- Use cold ingredients: All of the ingredients in jello frosting should be cold, including the milk, cream, and gelatin mixture. This helps the frosting set more quickly and prevents it from becoming too runny.
- Beat the frosting until stiff peaks form: When you beat the frosting, it incorporates air and becomes lighter and fluffier. Beating the frosting until stiff peaks form ensures that it will hold its shape and not deflate.
- Use jello frosting immediately: Jello frosting is best used immediately after it is made. It will begin to lose its volume and structure if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Jello frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized with different colors and flavors. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect jello frosting every time.
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