Use More or Less Gelatin for Soft and Firm Jello. For these jigglers we are combining several rounds of these steps to create a firm, layered gelatin dessert. Patriotic Cake Mix Jello Cookies. A wonderful combination of a boxed cake mix and JellO. These are so simple and fun to decorate for the 4th of JulyWhipped Jello Mandarin Orange Mousse Dessert. As simple as they are delicious, a whipped jello dessert is always sure to be an easy crowd pleaser. This Mandarin Orange Mousse is no exception Combining citrus flavor with a creamy texture, its reminiscent of a classic orange creamsicle. I have a special love for easy desserts. Some of the easiest of all are those whipped cream jello recipes that have been around for years. Serving them in pretty dishes and adding a colorful garnish makes this simple treat fancy enough to serve on special occasions. Great for birthdays, holidays and even your anniversary. These are wonderful for when you have company or just a special sweet treat for the family. Whenever my kids open the refrigerator and see desserts in little dishes, especially those with a colorful garnish, they immediately want oneWho wouldnt Now while this dessert is definitely a winner, this one is still my all time favorite. Whipped Jello Mandarin Orange Mousse. The secret to this orange delight is timing. Before you add the whipped cream, you will want to chill the gelatin for a bit. Jello Dessert' title='Jello Dessert' />Allowing the Jell O to partially set will keep it from settling to the bottom as it does in double layer jello desserts, like this Creamy Raspberry Jell O Parfait, which has a visual appeal all of its own. This recipe can be made with either real whipped cream or if you prefer, Cool Whip. If youre really short on time, a Cool Whip jello dessert is an easy shortcutEither way, the whole family will love these personal sized sweet treats. There are affiliate links in this post. That means if you buy something from that link, I will earn a small commission, but it wont cost you anything additional. These small commissions help support this site and keep these recipes free to you So, thank you if you do For this Whipped Jello dessert you will need 1 large box orange sugar free Jell O 8 servings1 cup whipping cream can substitute 1 8 oz container Cool Whip1 tablespoon powdered sugar omit if using Cool Whip6 ounce can mandarin oranges in juice, drained, juice reserved. Water and ice. Tools you will need Note I used my Kitchen. Aid mixer for this recipe, but a handheld mixer will do the job nicely too The full recipe can be printed below. If you try this Whipped Jello Mandarin Orange Mousse, please let me know what you thinkMore From Me You Might Like More From the Internet. Amanda Formaro. Serves 8. Whipped Jello Mandarin Orange Mousse. As simple they are delicious, a whipped jello dessert is always sure to be an easy crowd pleaser. This Mandarin orange mousse is no exception Prep Time 1. Cook Time 1 hr, 1. Total Time Ingredients. Jell O 8 servings1 cup whipping cream can substitute 1 8 oz container Cool Whip1 tablespoon powdered sugar omit if using Cool Whip6 ounce can mandarin oranges in juice, drained, juice reserved. Water and ice. Instructions. Place reserved mandarin orange juice in a 2 cup measuring cup. Add water to fill to the 2 cup line. Heat waterjuice to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin powder, stirring until dissolved. Move mixture to a large measuring cup or bowl. Add one cup of ice to a 2 cup measuring cup. Add water to the ice to bring the level to the 2 cup mark. Pour icewater into the gelatin mixture and stir until ice has melted. Place gelatin in the refrigerator until the mixture is partially gelled. It should be firm enough that it wont spill out of the container, but will not hold its shape well when lifted with a spoon. Meanwhile, combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium high until firm peaks form. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to use. Use an electric mixer to break up the gelatin mixture until mixture is very loose and no longer holding its shape. Add HALF of the whipped cream and most of the mandarin oranges reserve about 8 nice ones for garnish and beat just enough to blend everything together. Pour into eight dessert dishes and chill until firm. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a mandarin orange. Notes. Tip Place mandarin oranges that are reserved for garnish onto a paper towel to soak up extra juice that may cause them to slip off your whipped cream topping. Amanda Formaro, Amandas. Creative Recipes Tip. Nut. com. Home Food Recipes Fun With Jello Unflavored Gelatin 2. Creative Recipes. For something so inexpensive and simple to make, Jello sure can be a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults. Its so versatile you can make festive salads, creamy desserts, baked goodies and even candies with it. With so many different flavors and colors to choose from, its easy to find a favorite or two. Heres a collection of just over two dozen recipes that Ive handpicked from around the net, youll find cakes, candies, cookies, assorted sweet treats including homemade gummy bears. Theyre a welcome addition to BBQs, picnics, parties, potlucks or even as a simple dessert after a weekday meal. At the bottom of the page youll find a bunch of vintage tips for making gelatin salads and working with molds, they were previously published here on Tipnut and moved to this page so everythings handy for you in one place. If youre a fan of gelatin treats, you may want to bookmark this page for future referenceIll be adding more goodies here as I find them. Have fun justjennrecipes. Broken Glass Squares Made with four different colors of jello, sweetened condensed milk, unflavored gelatin and water. Homemade Gummy Bears Use whatever molds you like for this fun candy bears, stars, letters, etc. Fish Bowl Recipe fills a 2 12 quart fish or glass bowl, great idea for parties Gumdrops Made with unflavored gelatin, sugar, flavored extract, food coloring, water and includes goody bag toppers to print. Raspberry Confetti Kisses Crisp, melt in your mouth cookies that are made with egg whites, salt, raspberry Jell O, sugar, vinegar and confetti sprinkles. Marshmallow Pinwheels A mixture of marshmallows melted in flavored gelatin is chilled in a pan then rolled up and sliced into pinwheels. Jelly Pops Made with flavored gelatin, yogurt and sweetened condensed milk. Can use silicone molds or glasses. Spiked Rainbow Ribbon Salad This ones for the grownups since it contains rum or vodka, can use a bundt pan for a mold. Tropical Rainbow Dessert A classic ribbon salad with an up to date makeover, cream of coconut creates the creamy layers. Fluffy Lime Salad Made with chopped walnuts, miniature marshmallows, softened cream cheese, lime gelatin, crushed pineapple and heavy whipping cream. Pina Colada Mold Another one for grownups uses rum, this is made with layers of cherry, lime, pineapple flavors and coconut milk. Cherry Lollipops Yields 1. Orange Creamsicle Squares Mixed with Cool Whip, the layers magically separate while chilling. Raspberry Balls Mixed with flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, almond extract and balls coated with flavored gelatin. Crown Jewel Cake Cubes of flavored gelatin in 3 different colors are the surprise inside when the cake is cut has a red sponge cake crust. Strawberry Pie Can be made with different flavored jello and fruits such as peaches, etc., has a graham cracker crust. Jigglers After dissolving the powder in boiling water, the liquid is poured into a pan, chilled until firm then cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Eggs Youll need an egg jigglers mold to make these. Coffee Cubes Made with instant coffee, unflavored gelatin and sweetened condensed milk. Serve 1 cubes in mini cupcake liners for a nice presentation. Petite Watermelon Slices Cute The rinds are lime wedges with the fruit removed and the seeds are mini chocolate chips. Rainbow Layers You can make as many different colored layers as you like, this recipe has creamy yogurt mixed in as well. Pastel Cookies Pretty treats in pink, green, yellow or any other color you wish. Cupcakes Jell O is dissolved in boiling water then poured in foil cupcake liners to set, topped with whipped cream and candies. Sparkling Jewel Mold Made in an 8 to 1. First published March 5, 2. This is an article from a vintage tip sheet titled The Art Of Salad Making that was written by Mary Hale Martin, Libbys Home Economist. She was a fictional persona created by Libbys with the same purpose as Betty Crocker another fictional characterto provide helpful cookery hints and tips that would also promote the brand they represented. Theres no date on this sheet, but I believe she was around from the 1. Molded Jello Salad. Gelatin salads arent as popular now as they once were and I cant remember the last time I had one, but I know lots of people still enjoy them. Since they are relatively inexpensive to make, many homemakers took care and pride in these salads and made them as colorful and interesting as they could to brighten up the dinner tableit was one way to be creative on a budget. Looking through old cookbooks youll see some real doozies This sheet was carefully filed in the vintage household binder I have that is over 7. I love it Here are the tips Tips Gelatin molds arent tricky to prepare, but a few dos and donts may be helpful. Use the syrup from canned fruits as part of the liquid in gelatin salads for added flavor. For large molds cut the liquid to 1 34 cups for 1 package fruit flavored gelatin, or 1 envelope unflavored. Chill until slightly thickened unbeaten egg white consistency before adding the solid ingredients. Carefully fold the well drained fruits and vegetables into the thickened gelatin, distributing them evenly. A salad may be molded in several ways in a large ring or fancy mold, in individual molds, or in a shallow pan. To mold fruits or vegetables in a definite pattern, arrange in a thin layer of slightly thickened gelatin. Chill until firm, then add the balance of the gelatin. To make molded layered salads, be sure each layer is firm before adding the next layer. Prepare large molds a day ahead of serving, so they will be thoroughly set before unmolding. Fill molds as full as possible for easy unmolding. To unmold, loosen edge of mold with spatula or a small knife which has been dipped in warm water. Then quickly immerse the mold just to the top in lukewarm waterhot water will melt the mold. Shake mold to loosen gelatin. Place serving dish over top of mold, invert, and lift mold of carefully. For large molds moisten the surface of the gelatin and the serving plate and unmold as directed above. When the two surfaces are wet, its easy to center the mold. Remove excess moisture with a towel. Surround large molds with salad greens after unmolding they may break if unmolded on crisp greens. Individual molds may be turned out directly on greens. Here are a few more Ive collected More festive in appearance, salads should be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Never freeze. Ingredients should be chopped or sliced into small, uniform pieces. Cheese Potato Recipe. In some salads, the gelatin mixture requires partial setting and in others it is chilled only until it is the consistency of an unbeaten egg white before other ingredients are added. This helps to keep the ingredients evenly distributed throughout the mold. To fill mold Rinse mold with cold water or brush with salad oil to make unmolding easier. Fill to the top. Allow at least 6 to 1. Time will depend on size. To unmold Run a knife around edge to a depth of about 12 only in order to loosen the bottom edge. Dip mold quickly into a pan of warm water, then place the serving plate over the mold and invert. Remove with care. If it does not loosen after first dipping, repeat procedure. Do not leave the mold in the warm water too long as the gelatin will melt. Source A Guide To Good Cooking, Five Roses.