How to Make Jello
How to make Jello from the box. Exact water ratio chart for all box sizes, quick-set instructions, and fun ways to serve it as dessert.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 16kcal
Equipment
- Electric Tea Kettle or Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 1 - 3 ounce box Instant Jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Pour the powdered gelatin into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add boiling water to the gelatin mix, and stir for 2 minutes until it's completely dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water.
- Refrigerate the gelatin mixture for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is firm and doesn't stick to your fingers. It should also spring back quickly after being gently pressed into.
- Once your Jello has firmed up, it's ready to eat. If you're making it for dessert, you can scoop some into a dish and top it off with whipped cream or Dream Whip.
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Notes
How to Make Jello Set Faster
Jello does have a “speed-set method,” and this cuts the set-up time significantly.
- Dissolve into 3/4 cup boiling water.
- Next, add 1/2 cup cold water to a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Fill with ice cubes ’til the water level reaches 1 1/4 cups.
- Stir the cold water into the Jello/hot water mixture ’til slightly thickened.
- Remove any unmelted ice cubes, and then refrigerate the Jello mixture for 30 to 90 minutes, or until firm.
- For the small box, dissolve the Jello mix into 1 cup of boiling water, stirring about 2 minutes.
- Then stir in only 1/2 cup cold water.
- Pour into your mold, and set it in the fridge for about 4 hours, or ’til set.
- Dip your mold into warm (not hot) water for 10-15 seconds, taking care not to let water flow over the sides.
- Now, loosen the edge with a wet finger, and gently invert your Jello onto a wet plate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 24mg | Sugar: 3g
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