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dessert holidays kid-friendly side dish Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Jell-O

I’ve had this idea for months, although it changes to suit the occasion. I think originally I’d planned to do it for a birthday party, and then for the holidays, now for Valentine’s Day. Of course, it can be personalized for a variety of holidays with a simple color change and shape. However, I’m very happy that I did it for Valentine’s Day and I’m so pleased with the results.

Valentine's Day Jell-OI’ve seen the varieties of Jello molds on Pinterest and various bloggers sites. I love the rainbow one in the bundt pan, and I’ve been looking forward to an occasion to try it. A few weeks back I bought the cutest pan that created 6 little heart shaped molds. They could be for anything, but I was planning to finally create my jello molds. I took a break from unpacking from our move to make some fun treats, and just loved how they came out!

My inspiration came from Pioneer Woman and Cooks.com with a lot of great tips from Jello Mold Mistress whose entire page is devoted to making an art from gelatin.

Now, I have to admit, at first I was a bit apprehensive. It seems like a lot of steps and a lot of time. But it’s actually pretty easy and not too difficult to do. You can prepare all the ingredients at once, in various bowls and just heat each bowl in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds when they start to solidify as needed. Worked like a charm. I made a little extra and also prepared them in two large cups, perfect for sharing with your honey.

Now, I’m back to unpacking.

Ingredients:

  • 5 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided.
  • 1 and 1/4 cup cold water, divided
  • 4 cups boiling water, divided
  • 3 small (3 ounce) packages of flavored Jell-O, (I used cherry for the red, watermelon for the pink and grape for the purple)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Begin with one bowl for each colored jell-o. Pour 1/4 cup cold water in each bowl.
Sprinkle 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin over the top of each bowl (three envelopes total).
Let sit for about 2 minutes.
Now empty the contents of each flavored Jell-O into each bowl (three flavors total).
Pour one cup of boiling water over the top of each bowl (3 cups total).
Mix until combined.
Let sit out on your counter until cool.
If it starts to thicken, heat it in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds.
In two separate bowls you will be combining the condensed milk mixture that goes between each layer of jello.
In the first bowl, pour 1/2 cup of cold water. Sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin over the top.
Let sit for a few minutes and set aside.
In the second bowl, pour the can of condensed milk.
Empty it completely, then add the teaspoon of vanilla.
Add 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in the dissolved gelatin.
Stir and combine until mixed well.
Now line everything up and we’re ready to rock and roll.

Valentine's Day Jell-OBe sure to spray your mold with non stick spray before you begin.

Pour the first layer into your mold, for these little hearts I used about 2 tablespoons of Jell-O for each layer. Stick it in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes, or until it begins to set and doesn’t move when you rock it side to side.

Valentine's Day Jell-OAdd the milk layer, I used about 2 teaspoons per layer. Place it in the fridge again for 10-15 minutes or until set.

Repeat the process again, for this particular mold 3 layers of Jell-O and 2 layers of the milk mixture was perfect. You can mix it up depending what you’re using. I also decided to use 2 cups for the remaining Jell-O and made a little more of each mixture to fill the cup up all the way. The process is the same as the little molds.

Valentine's Day Jell-OOnce you’re done, refrigerate for at least 4 hours to really set it. I refrigerated overnight.

Valentine's Day Jell-OWhen you’re ready to removed from the mold, get a large pan (I used a roasting pan) and fill it with warm/hot water. Let your mold pan sit in it for about 45 seconds, then flip it over. It may not come out too easily, I had to start the process by coaxing it just a little with my fingers and it popped out with no problem. You may have to submerge in the water again, this time only 30 seconds. Don’t do it too long or the Jell-O will loosen and it will be a mess!

Valentine's Day Jell-OI just love how they came out, the layers are the perfect colors for Valentine’s day.

Valentine's Day Jell-OOnce on a plate or platter I refrigerated again, the water bath loosened it up just a bit and I want them nice and firm.

Valentine's Day Jell-OAren’t they just too adorable?

Valentine's Day Jell-OThe kids just loved them. Add whipped cream (optional) and enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to make Jell-O?

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Valentine’s Day Jell-O

Valentine’s Day Jell-O

Ingredients

  • 5 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided.
  • 1 and 1/4 cup cold water, divided
  • 4 cups boiling water, divided
  • 3 small (3 ounce) packages of flavored Jell-O, (I used cherry for the red, watermelon for the pink and grape for the purple)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin with one bowl for each colored jell-o.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup cold water in each bowl.
  3. Sprinkle 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin over the top of each bowl (three envelopes total). Let sit for about 2 minutes.
  4. Now empty the contents of each flavored Jell-O into each bowl (three flavors total).
  5. Pour one cup of boiling water over the top of each bowl (3 cups total). Mix until combined.
  6. Let sit out on your counter until cool. If it starts to thicken, heat it in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds.
  7. In two separate bowls you will be combining the condensed milk mixture that goes between each layer of jello.
  8. In the first bowl, pour 1/2 cup of cold water.
  9. Sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin over the top. Let sit for a few minutes and set aside.
  10. In the second bowl, pour the can of condensed milk. Empty it completely, then add the teaspoon of vanilla.
  11. Add 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in the dissolved gelatin. Stir and combine until mixed well.
  12. Now line everything up and we're ready to rock and roll.
  13. Be sure to spray your mold with non stick spray before you begin.
  14. Pour the first layer into your mold, for these little hearts I used about 2 tablespoons of Jell-O for each layer.
  15. Stick it in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes, or until it begins to set and doesn't move when you rock it side to side.
  16. Add the milk layer, I used about 2 teaspoons per layer.
  17. Place it in the fridge again for 10-15 minutes or until set.
  18. Repeat the process again, for this particular mold 3 layers of Jell-O and 2 layers of the milk mixture was perfect.
  19. You can mix it up depending what you're using. I also decided to use 2 cups for the remaining Jell-O and made a little more of each mixture to fill the cup up all the way.
  20. The process is the same as the little molds.
  21. Once you're done, refrigerate for at least 4 hours to really set it. I refrigerated overnight.
  22. When you're ready to removed from the mold, get a large pan (I used a roasting pan) and fill it with warm/hot water. Let your mold pan sit in it for about 45 seconds, then flip it over. It may not come out too easily, I had to start the process by coaxing it just a little with my fingers and it popped out with no problem. You may have to submerge in the water again, this time only 30 seconds. Don't do it too long or the Jell-O will loosen and it will be a mess!
  23. I just love how they came out, the layers are the perfect colors for Valentine's day.
  24. Once on a plate or platter I refrigerated again, the water bath loosened it up just a bit and I want them nice and firm.
  25. Add whipped cream (optional) and enjoy!
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  1. Danac says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    This looks wonderful! The recipe look like something even I could do. 🙂
    And such great pin-able images too. Nice blog.

    • MamaHarris says

      February 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      It’s very easy, just takes a little time. Thank you so much for the compliments!

  2. Dee says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    These Jello hearts are just adorable! The next time I see these little molds, I will be so tempted to buy one and try this recipe. Thanks for sharing! Dee, visiting from SITS 🙂

    • MamaHarris says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Dee, they were so fun!

  3. Dena says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    These are so pretty and I don’t say that about every jello I see. I love the heart molds. #SITSBlogging

    • MamaHarris says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you so much Dena, we enjoyed them. 🙂

  4. Prototype Mama says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Oh my! My little M would love this! She loves jello and it’s pink….right up her alley! #sitsblogging

    SN: I would love for you to come and share this at That’s Fresh Friday over on my blog!

    • MamaHarris says

      February 13, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you, I’ll come by and check it out!

  5. Dee Williamson says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:35 am

    Those look very festive. And you take great blog pictures. I made these once, for a 4th of July party. They looked so cool! Though I wish I had a mold to use. I think the presentation would have been better, in a mold.

    Visiting from the SITS Girls comment challenge. #sitsblogging

    • MamaHarris says

      February 17, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Thank you! I bet these look so cute in 4th of July colors as well!

  6. Christie says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Very pretty and a guilt free dessert I could enjoy on this holiday! #SITS

    • MamaHarris says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Absolutely! It was so fun.

  7. Consie @ Atop Serenity Hill says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I haven’t had jello in ages! Really cute idea! Love the heart mold. Thanks for sharing it. #SITSBlogging

    • MamaHarris says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:53 am

      Thank you!

  8. Cynthia L says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I love, love, love this idea. I had seen this in the Pioneer Woman’s new cookbook and thought I would love to try it. Time got away from me and I didn’t get it done. Yours look so great! I am here from #SITSBlogging!

    • MamaHarris says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Thank you! I love Pioneer Woman, I actually met her at BlogHer Food 2013 and she was just the sweetest thing. I always liked her recipes and now I love her!

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