12 Layer Christmas Jello Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you layer jello without mixing it? ›

Mix the gelatins in different bowls, allow to cool until they start to jell, but are still somewhat pourable, than carefully pour the layers without allowing them to mix. You make three or four bowls of jello.

Whisk together 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Keep whisking until no powdery granules remain, about 2 to 3 minutes. If you are using a larger, 6-ounce (170 grams) packet of jello, use 2 cups (475 milliliters) of hot water instead.

You can also use metal round, tube or bundt cake pans. They work beautifully to make layered ring-molded gelatins too. You should be able to find ring-shaped molds and individual-portion molds at your local cookware store.

Jello salads are a common feature of US communal meals such as potlucks, most probably because they are inexpensive and easy to prepare. The salad has a strong regional presence in Utah and surrounding states (the Mormon Corridor), especially among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Spray your mold: Make sure you spray your mold—no matter what type you use—with cooking spray before filling. This will make removing the gelatin easier. Take your time: Multi-layer molds take time to create. Each layer needs to set for about 45 minutes before adding the next.

Soft Set: Use 1 teaspoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Medium Set: Use 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid.

Here's a basic guide for using powdered gelatin: Sprinkle the desired amount of gelatin powder evenly over the surface of cold liquid. A good ratio is 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of powdered gelatin to 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid.

One tablespoon of unflavored gelatin(like the Knox brand) will gell 2 cups of liquid.

Kitchen Curio also recommends rinsing the mold with cold water before filling it with Jell-O to make it easier to unmold. Spraying the mold with Pam or some other cooking spray is another common trick, but one that may leave a residue and flavor on the Jell-O, which you may not want depending on what you are making.

How do you keep the Jell-O from sticking to the mold? Cooking spray to the rescue! These days, a pliable silicone mold is not always what we reach for' especially if you're trying out your grandma's vintage metal tube pan! This recipe was made in a metal Bundt pan liberally sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Can I use a Bundt pan instead of a Jello mold? ›

Jello molds are collectables for some folks, but you actually don't need any special mold for molded desserts. You can use a Bundt pan, a loaf pan, or even a mixing bowl to set large molded desserts, or small cups, ramekins, or even espresso cups for individual servings.

Raw pineapple and raw papaya should never be added to a gelatin (Jello) salad or mold. Enzymes in the fruit prevent the gelatin from setting up (getting firm). Loose salad greens should be stored between 36F and 41F. This keeps them crisp and fresh, but prevents freezing.

Jello has 3 main ingredients: water, sugar, and protein (in the form of gelatin). As such, it hydrates you, is easy to digest, and gives your body energy and resources for healing. Jello is being used in some nursing homes as a way to hydrate patients who may have trouble drinking liquid water.

The problem was, the new processed substitutes couldn't be sold on taste alone, as Shapiro makes clear in her book Something From the Oven: They just weren't as good as the real thing. But American palates had been adjusting to industrial flavors for the entire 20th century.

Pour the jello into a 9×13 inch pan. Be sure that each jello layer sets before adding the next. Add the layers in this color order: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red. Once all of the jello is set, slice it into squares and serve.

Cover the fruit completely with the Jell-O mixture. Shake the bowl a tiny bit, so that the Jell-O filters down to cover the fruit at the bottom of the bowl. This works the same for both the conventional and the vegan version. Alternative: Pour the gelatin into the mold and let it set for about 90 minutes.