Layered Jello Cubes
These fun bite-sized cubes are perfect for any occasion. We choose the Jello flavors and colors based on the occasion. Pastel colors for Easter, bright colors for summer picnics, etc. These are easy enough for the kids to make and special enough for a potluck, birthday celebration or refreshing summer treat. These little bites are a great way to let the kids get creative!
Ingredients:
4 – 3 oz packages assorted Jello gelatin
6 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided
5-3/4 c boiling water, divided
1 – 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c cold water
Directions:
- Spray a 13″ x 9″ x 2″ dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl combine one package of the flavored Jello with one envelope unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 c boiling water until all the gelatin is dissolved. Pour into the prepared baking dish and refrigerate about 20 minutes or until almost set, but not firm.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with 1 c boiling water. Set aside. In another bowl, add 1/4 c cold water and sprinkle two envelopes of unflavored gelatin over the water; do not stir. Let sit for one minute. Stir in 3/4 c boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the milk mixture and stir to combine. This milk/gelatin mixture will be the white layer between each colored Jello layer.
- Gently spoon 1-1/4 c of the milk/gelatin mixture over the first layer of set Jello in the baking pan. Refrigerate until this white layer is set, but not firm; approximately 25 minutes.
- Repeat for the next flavored Jello layer. Alternate flavored Jello with the milk/gelatin layers, refrigerating after each layer just until set. Final layer should be a flavored gelatin layer.
- Refrigerate at least one hour until firm. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Serve.
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How to Make Layered Jello Cubes
Gather the ingredients. This is the fun part! Get creative and choose the colors or flavors based on the occasion. Of course, your favorite flavors are always a great choice.
Combine one package of Jello with one envelope of unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until almost set, but not firm; about 20 minutes.
Combine the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup boiling water; set aside.
Sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin over 1/4 c cold water. Let sit for one minute. Stir in 3/4 c boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add the gelatin mixture to the sweetened condensed milk mixture. This will be the white layer between each flavored layer of Jello.
Gently spoon 1-1/4 c of the creamy milk/gelatin mixture over the flavored Jello layer. Refrigerate for 25 minutes until the layer is almost set, but not firm.
Repeat layering flavored Jello with milk/gelatin mixture, two more times. Refrigerate after each layer. Finish with a top layer of flavored Jello. Refrigerate for one hour until set. Cut into 1″ squares. Serve.
Makes about 9 dozen cubes.
