Jello Squares
Brighten up your dessert table with these fun and colorful Jello Squares—a nostalgic treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious! This easy recipe layers cubes of fruity, flavored gelatin with a creamy sweetened condensed milk mixture, creating a vibrant mosaic of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these bite-sized desserts are as visually stunning as they are simple to make. With minimal hands-on prep and no baking required, Jello Squares are a kid-friendly treat that adds a playful pop of color and whimsy to any occasion. Plus, they’re perfect for make-ahead preparation, staying fresh for days in the refrigerator. Indulge in this crowd-pleasing dessert that’s sure to be the centerpiece of your next celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 3-ounce packets flavored gelatin packets
- 2 0.25-ounce packets unflavored gelatin packets
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
In separate bowls, dissolve each flavored gelatin packet in 1 cup of boiling water. Let each bowl sit for about 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup of cold water per bowl.
Pour the flavored gelatin mixtures into individual shallow containers or square/rectangular pans to create thin layers. Refrigerate them for about 2 hours, or until fully set.
While the flavored layers are chilling, mix the unflavored gelatin packets with 1 cup of cold water in a mixing bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of boiling water to the bloomed unflavored gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, ensuring the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Once the flavored gelatin layers are set, cut them into small squares (approximately 1-inch cubes) and gently tumble them together in a large glass dish or a standard 9x13-inch baking pan.
Slowly pour the cooled sweetened condensed milk and gelatin mixture over the flavored gelatin cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Carefully set the dish in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 3-4 hours, or until the entire mixture is set.
Once firm, slice the layered dessert into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 681 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.0 g | ||
| Protein | 81.3 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1147 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1473 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
