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A red gelatin dessert topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves on a white plate.
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Jello Mold Recipe

Nanie Arlene's jello mold is a delicious vintage recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With only 3 ingredients, it's quick and easy to make and has a legendary flavor that'll bring you back to the good ol' days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jello mold
Servings: 10
Author: Lee Funke

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2- 3 oz. cook & serve vanilla pudding Jello brand
  • 2- 3 oz. raspberry Jello
  • 4 cups water
  • 10 oz. frozen raspberries thawed

Instructions

  • Add 4 cups water, vanilla pudding, and raspberry jello to a large saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium/high heat.
    A whisk in a pot of frothy, red liquid on a light-colored surface.
  • Next, stir the raspberries (plus liquid) into the jello mixture.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15-20 minutes.
    Top view of a pot containing a bubbling red sauce with visible fruit chunks.
  • Transfer the mixture into a jello mold and cover. Refrigerate overnight until the mixture firms up.
    A clear plastic container filled with bright red cherry compote, featuring a red star-shaped lid in the center.
  • To remove the jello from the mold, place a large plate on top of the pan and flip the pan over. If the jello mold will not come out of the pan, heat the pan mold slightly by dipping the bottom of the pan into warm water.
    Hands removing a mold from a red gelatin dessert on a white plate.
  • Top with whipped cream and serve immediately.
    A red gelatin dessert with whipped cream, raspberries, and mint leaves on top, served on a white plate. A striped cloth and small dish of raspberries are nearby.

Notes

  • If you do not have a jello mold (here is the one we used), you can use a 9x9-inch pan and cut it into squares.
  • This recipe will only work if you use Jello brand cook & serve vanilla pudding. No substitutions we have tried have worked.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g