Best 3 Layered Christmas Gelatin Recipes
Layered Christmas gelatin is a festive and colorful dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is made with multiple layers of gelatin, each with a different flavor and color. The most popular flavors include red, green, and white, but you can use any color combination you like. Layered Christmas gelatin can be made with any type of gelatin, but powdered gelatin is the easiest to use. It is also important to use a mold that is tall enough to accommodate the multiple layers of gelatin.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
LAYERED CHRISTMAS GELATIN
Steps:
- Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water; stir in pineapple juice. Stir in pineapple. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish; refrigerate until set., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl. Beat in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Spread over lime layer; refrigerate until set., Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry sauce. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set. , Cut into squares. If desired, serve with whipped topping, lime wedges and fresh strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HOLIDAY RIBBON GELATIN
Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find it fun to eat, and adults will enjoy the combination of sweet-tart flavors. -Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; refrigerate until firm but not set, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Gradually beat in lemon gelatin. Stir in pineapple. Carefully spoon over the lime layer. Chill until firm but not set. , Dissolve cherry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add remaining cold water; stir. Spoon over the lemon layer. Refrigerate entire gelatin salad overnight. Cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
3 LAYER JELLO DESSERT
This is a simple, light, and very pretty dessert, you of course can change the flavors of jello, I made this for the 4th of July, using blueraspberry, and cherry jello, and the flavors listed below at Christmas, are very pretty, and of course everybody loves jello. Time includes chilling.
Provided by Aunt Paula
Categories Gelatin
Time 3h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix cherry jello and 1 1/4 cups hot water. Pour in pan, I used a 8x11 glass pan.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Whip lemon jello and 1 1/4 cups hot water.
- Cool to room temperature
- Whip cream cheese with this,.
- and pour on cherry jello.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, or longer.
- Mix lime jello and 1 1/4 cups hot water.
- Let cool, and pour lime jello over layers, and let set in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 267.6, Carbohydrate 35.3, Sugar 24.5, Protein 10.1
Tips:
- Choose the right mold: Use a clear glass mold or trifle bowl to showcase the layers of gelatin.
- Chill the gelatin properly: Make sure the gelatin is completely chilled before assembling the cake to prevent the layers from mixing.
- Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit adds a pop of color and flavor to the gelatin cake. Make sure to wash and cut the fruit before adding it to the gelatin.
- Don't overmix the gelatin: Overmixing the gelatin can cause it to become cloudy. Stir the gelatin just until it is dissolved.
- Chill the cake completely before serving: The gelatin cake needs to be chilled completely before serving to allow the layers to set properly.
Conclusion:
This layered Christmas gelatin cake is a festive and delicious treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy dessert, give this layered Christmas gelatin cake a try.
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