Comments on: Layered Jello

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:35:41 +0000

: ) LOL- I was just reading the comments- and I think my rommie Eve made the comment just before me. We’ve been talking about making your jello for over a week now, and I just got motivated today right after midnight. She has been fast alseep during the whole process and will be delighted to wake up to this masterpiece in the morning! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the recipe!!!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:16 +0000

AMAZING & DELICIOUS! I just finished my first attempt at this layered Jello- PERFECT!
QUICK NOTES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING:
- For those worried of your hard work sticking~ Although mayo is yucky, a light spray of Pam is great and doesn’t affect the taste or texture of the Jello.
- While pouring in the layers, make sure the jello is cooled as close to room temp as possible (Certainly never more than lukewarm) I found that mixing the next colored jello just after pouring in a colored layer worked well and allowed my colored jello to cool down on counter in half hour.
- For milk mixture, if it gets too cool, it can solidify before it’s time to pour. To avoid jelling, I brought my milk mixture temp back up to lukewarm by setting my bowl over the steam some boiling water in a pan- like a double boiler. However, please note that the mixture was never over continuous heat. I simply boiled some water in a medium pan, took off the heat, and put the milk mixture bowl on top until I needed to use it next. I did this twice, after I added each milk layer. (But I can see that you might need to do more frequently if on the mainland, since it’s generally colder than Hawaii)

Good luck! The reward is totally worth the process : )

By: Eve

Eve — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:53:16 +0000

I’ve been sitting here biting my nails trying to decide whose layered jello recipe to use and you win! I’ll write soon to let you know how it goes. Thanks for posting!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:29 +0000

This recipe has become a regular for this household. (From Japan to Sacramento to now, Germany) I originally did this recipe and your shave ice cupcakes for a Spongebob/Luau party my son was having. They were both a hit. The kids LOVED the jello and even the adults were fooled by the cupcakes. I did use the mayo to prevent sticking for the jello. I’m a little ahem, “detail oriented” (insert less PC word here!) that way and, can’t even taste it. Ignorance it bliss in this situation for my family I’ve tried both without mayo and with mayo and with the mayo, it does slip out easier (though both ways works fine in my pyrex). Thanks for everything you do! I’m always tuned in!

By: justJENN

justJENN — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:53:43 +0000

@Joanna
Sorry, no idea!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:26:04 +0000

Do you have any idea how to turn this into an alcoholic treat? I’m getting confused on what part you’re supposed to replace water with alochol…not sure if you ever do this with your jello recipes!

By: HLK

HLK — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:03:42 +0000

Clear out a shelf in your refrigerator for your glass dish …. then just keep your dish in the refrigerator and pour the jello in. Don’t move the dish in and out of the frige! Also, don’t rush the layers – they really do need to set up well before you pour the next layer in. I make this recipe with 6 layers so I’ll do 3 layers in the evening and then the other 3 layers the next morning.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:37:15 +0000

This looks amazing! I’ve only seen really thick layers before.

By: Jeni

Jeni — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:58:29 +0000

MILK LAYER GETS LAYER GETS LUMPY:

When the sweetened condensed milk layer gets lumpy or gels together between adding layers then just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir with a wisk. Works like a CHARM!!!!

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:10:14 +0000

We make these for Gator Games and just use Blue and Orange. I am going to make these for the kids this Superbowl Sunday. One batch of yellow and green another batch of blue, yellow, and red. (I would rather be using Giants colors) I love how you can just choose the colors to fit anything. Pink and red for valentines, green for st. patty’s, red and green for Christmas, softer colors for Easter. For my son’s super hero party we are making red and blue. These are awesome and the kids like to peel them apart too.