Blog Posts by JELL-O

JELL-O marshmallow crispy lemon pie is delicious.
No-bake desserts are where it's at, especially as the weather turns warmer and I can't bear the thought of heating up my kitchen with baking. JELL-O marshmallow crispy lemon pie appealed to me as a laid-back baker, a mom with kids and a husband to please and feed, and simply because the recipe looked easy enough. Would it live up to expectation?

Indeed. This simple dessert was ideal for one of the first warm days of the season.

Getting started

The ingredients were simple to grab from my local grocery store, and I already had a few in the fridge or pantry. You'll need 1.5 TBSP of butter, 4 cups of mini marshmallows, ½ a package of lemon JELL-O, 1 package of lemon JELL-O instant pudding, 3 cups of crispy rice cereal, 1.5 cups of milk, and sliced, fresh strawberries or raspberries for garnish. I spent less than $10 on these ingredients, and there were leftovers, too!

Helping around the kitchen

Because there was no baking, no cutting, and measuring didn't need to be

Try serving the jellies with crackers.
JELL-O raspberry-pomegranate jellies are a quick and easy dessert that anyone can make. I especially liked this dessert because my kids could make it. When choosing recipes for my kids to make I first look at the number of ingredients; five to seven ingredients means my kids are less likely to get things confused. Second, I make sure the measurements are simple and easy to understand. (For this recipe I had to make sure I pointed out the sugar was divided). Finally, I always try to stick with recipes that use a small amount of bowls, pans, and utensils since my kids are still not well-versed in cleaning up the kitchen. This recipe passed my three tests with flying colors! If you are looking for fun snack to make with your kids or want something quick and fun to make and take for your next get together, the JELL-O raspberry-pomegranate jellies might be the way to go.

Here is what you will need to have to make 12 servings which is about 24 small cubes. I recommend doubling or tripling

JELL-O Banana Cake Balls are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

When you're looking for a simple dessert that can be served at the dessert buffet table or just want to put together a platter of bite-sized treats for the kids, make up a batch of Banana Cake Balls made with JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding. These cake balls taste like they're made from scratch and can be decorated in dozens of different ways. They're a great addition to any party menu and you can make them hours ahead of time. If you're watching your waistline, just a couple of these will curb that sweet tooth without derailing your diet.

Here's a simple recipe and guide for making JELL-O Banana Cake Balls:

What You Need:

½ cup cold milk

1 package (3.4 ounces) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 small fully ripe banana, mashed

1 package (10.75 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed, crumbled into fine crumbs

3 packages (4.4 ounces each) milk chocolate bars, chopped

2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles

Directions:

Stir milk and pudding mix in a

JELL-O tie-dye cupcakes are easy and delicious.

"Who wants to make tie-dye cupcakes?"--The words aren't even out of my mouth before my five and seven year old daughters are making a mad dash for the kitchen and helping me rustle up the ingredients. Nothing gets those girls moving like dessert. Would JELL-O tie-dye fruity cupcakes measure up to their high taste standards?

The preparations

The ingredients to make these cupcakes were inexpensive and easily obtainable from the grocery store (I sent my husband and he came back with everything we needed!). You'll need any white cake mix and the ingredients to bake the cake as directed. My cake, for instance, required three eggs, a cup of water, and a quarter of a cup of vegetable oil. Purchase three JELL-O Flavor Gelatin packages-lime, lemon, and strawberry. Finally, you'll need paper cupcake holders, a whipped vanilla frosting, and one small plastic bag to use for piping.

The cupcakes

After making the cake mix as directed on the box, I evenly distributed the batter into

A tasty no bake raspberry glace cheesecake pie is a cinch to prepare and will save you time this holiday season!
When you're counting down those precious hours until the holiday party or get-together, stick with no-bake desserts to save on time. A raspberry glace cheesecake pie made with JELL-O No Bake Cheesecake is a cinch to prepare and tastes a lot like a raspberry swirl cheesecake. Anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this rich and creamy dessert after the holiday meal!

Since there's no baking involved, you can focus your energies on more important matters leading up to that holiday event. Just make sure to use canned or frozen fruit - not fresh - so that the gelatin in this recipe sets completely.

Here's how to put together your own no bake raspberry glace cheesecake pie in four easy steps:

What you need:

1 package JELL-O No Bake Cheesecake mix (without the topping)

½ cup boiling water

1 package (3 oz.) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin

¼ cup frozen raspberries

1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained

How to make it:

Step 1: Prepare the JELL-O No

Delicious and easy!
The holidays may well be my family's busiest time of year. Between our regular school and activity schedule and getting ready for Christmas, my time for cooking and cleaning is limited. You can almost forget about baking. Black and white pudding squares are a quick, easy no-bake dessert that you can add to your dessert repertoire when you need to whip something up for a neighborhood get-together or holiday party.

Getting started

The first time I made black & white pudding squares I was pleased to find that I already had most of the ingredients in my pantry or refrigerator. You'll need 1 package of Oreo cookies, ¼ stick of butter, 3 cups of milk, 2 packages of JELL-O vanilla flavor instant pudding, 1 package of JELL-O chocolate instant pudding, and 1 package of cream cheese. The ingredients will cost approximately $10-15, depending on your grocery store and what you already have on hand.

Creating your crust

The crust of your black & white pudding squares is created with

Whip up a batch of pumpkin-spiced mini cake balls for your holiday gathering!
If you need to make a no-fuss holiday dessert at the last minute, skip the baking routine and whip up a batch of tasty pumpkin-spiced cake balls! It's so easy to make a crowd-pleasing treat out of vanilla cake donut holes, pumpkin pie spice, and instant pudding. This dessert only takes about 25 minutes to prepare so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the celebration. Just stack up a plate with these sweet treats, drizzle with chocolate, and nobody will know you spent less than half an hour to make them! Make these ahead of time and store in the fridge before hungry guests arrive.

Here's how to make your own batch of pumpkin-spiced mini "cake" balls:

What You Will Need:

1 package (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/3 cup cold milk

1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

3 dozen vanilla cake donut holes (1 ½ inch)

¼ cup chocolate syrup

To Make Your Dessert:

Beat the JELL-O Vanilla

Spiced pudding squares for your holiday parties!

While I might dread putting a meal for my family of five on the table every night of the week, I simply love baking. Whether I'm doing it for a holiday party or simply for my husband and the kids, I love baking a delicious dessert that everyone will rave about, especially in the winter. I do get tired of my holiday staples, though, and this year I headed out to see what I could try that would add some pizazz to my holiday dessert table. Spiced pudding squares fit the bill-and exceeded my expectations.

Bang for your buck

The ingredients were all available for under $15, and the finished dessert filled a 13x9 baking pan. It served my family of five, plus a neighbor's family of five, with leftovers. You can't beat that! The actual cooking/mixing time was short. The dessert can be made up to two days in advance, so you can avoid last minute party prep.

Simple start

You'll need a spice cake mix, one egg, and half a cup of butter in order to make the crust of this dessert.