Christmas Jello is a holiday classic dessert for the whole family. It’s bright and festive with little effort to make which makes it a favorite of mine!
I love simple holiday treats and drinks that my family enjoys. We are huge fans of making Christmas Punch and Homemade Peppermint Patties together. Want a fun adults-only holiday jello? We have some great Christmas Cookie Jello Shots, too.
Christmas Jello
My favorite memories around Christmas are making things with my kids. Gingerbread houses, cookies, treats for class… It’s fun to find things that they are able to help with. Part of why I love it so much is that we’re creating traditions that they may take into their own families one day. This jello has become something we make every year!
Ingredients you will need:
- Cherry Jello
- Lime Jello
- Knox gelatin
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Water
Chances are, you’ve probably got most of these ingredients already!
How To Make Layered Jello
To make this we’re going to create three flavors of Jello, but layer them twice each. We have a cherry layer, a lime layer and a vanilla layer. That layer is simply unflavored gelatin and sweetened condensed milk.
Stir your Jello packets with boiling water like the box instructions in seperate bowls. Then, layer half of each of the colored Jello with white. You’ll have three total layers of the vanilla.
Important Tips
The best way to get this to set up correctly and quickly is by doing two things.
- Once you’ve mixed up the Jello with hot water let it cool slightly. Don’t pour it while it’s still steamy hot.
- After each poured layer place the dish in the freezer. Five minutes for the color layers and ten for the white.
When it’s all set, slice it into small square and add some whipped cream and sprinkles. Yum!
Christmas Jello
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cherry jello (I used 2 3-oz boxes)
- 6 ounces lime jello (I used 2 3-oz boxes)
- 6 packages Knox unflavored gelatin
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (I used a 14-oz can)
- 6 cups boiling water
- ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and gently blot away excess oil.
- Line up 5 small bowls.
- In the first small bowl, combine 1 box cherry jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In the second small bowl, combine 1 box cherry jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In the third small bowl, combine 1 box lime jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In the fourth small bowl, combine 1 box lime jello, one package unflavored gelatin and one cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In the fifth small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and one cup boiling water.
- Mix 2 packages of unflavored gelatin into ¼ cup cold water, then pour into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
- Wait until the jello mixes have cooled off slightly before proceeding.
- Pour one bowl of the lime jello into the baking dish. Place in the freezer for about 5 minutes, or until the gel is set.
- Slowly pour a thin layer of the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the lime jello, and return to the freezer. (The sweetened condensed milk layers will take slightly longer than the plain jello.) Keep in the freezer until it is set.
- Pour one bowl of red jello over the sweetened condensed milk layer and return to freezer. Continue this pattern, using white between each color until you end with a final layer of red.
- When all the layers are set, you can gently separate the jello from the baking dish, and flip upside down to remove.
- Cut into small squares and top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
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11 comments on “Christmas Jello”
I tried twice to make this…couldn’t make it come out the way it was supposed to!
Hi Kristin. So sorry to hear this. The setting time can be hard to get right. What were the issues you were having?
I’m excited to try this but I’m unsure how much Knox gelatin to get. The ingredients list says 6 packages but then the recipe calls for two. Do you make three bowls with two packages each? Is a package a packet or a whole box (multiple packets)?
Hi Rachel. The recipe uses 6. One to use with each of the flavored Jell-o layers and two for the condensed milk white layers. The gelatin usually comes in boxes of four packets. It’s best to mix them in separate batches when you need them so they don’t firm up before pouring.
If I don’t have freezer space, how long would you recommend that I leave each layer in the refrigerator? And, is there a tip to separating the jello from the pan before flipping it? Can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂
Hi Cindi. It just needs to be chilled until it is firm. As far as removing from the pan, just make sure the pan is sprayed well with baking spray. You can free the edges with a small spatula.
How many days in advance can you make this? Thanks!
Hi Katie. I would only make this a few days before you need it an add the whipped cream when you serve.
I loved this recipe! However I made all 5 dishes at the beginning and they began to solidify before they layer was ready. I would recommend mixing the boiling water just a the previous batch goes in the freezer. My last layer was like runny jello. Tastes delicious tho!!
Im looking for a gluten free, lactose free Christmas treat. Would it affect the recipe or color of the white jello if I didnt add the sweetned condensed milk?
Hi Kiersten. Yes, the gelatin would not be white without it. Could you try a little soy or coconut milk?