Gelatin Parfaits Recipes

GELATIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare gelatins separately according to package directions. Pour into separate ungreased 9x5-in. pans. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. cubes. , In each of six 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup cake cubes, 1/3 cup cubed orange gelatin, 3 tablespoons whipped topping, 1/3 cup cubed lemon gelatin, 1/4 cup cake cubes and 3 tablespoons whipped topping. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over whipped topping. Top with a cherry.

LEMON GELATIN PARFAITS

Steps:

• Put 1/2 cup of the water in a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over it and stir. Let soften for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the remaining 3 1/4 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, the lemon juice and the lemon zest and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the softened gelatin, stirring for 1 minute or more to dissolve all lumps. Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
• Pour into a heat-safe medium-size bowl, let cool, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm (at least 6 hours).
• Just before serving, whip the cream with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, until it holds stiff peaks.
• Fill goblets or sundae glasses halfway with gelatin, top with half of the whipped cream, then fill with more gelatin and top with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with mint sprigs, lemon zest curls or slices and serve.

POMEGRANATE GELATIN YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Heat 3 cups of the pomegranate juice in a small saucepan until hot. Add the remaining cup of pomegranate juice to a large bowl and sprinkle the gelatin packets over the juice. Let sit for 1 minute. Add in the hot juice and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and grapes and refrigerate until fully set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Put the Greek yogurt in a large bowl and whip with an electric mixer until fluffy. Cut the pomegranate gelatin into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Layer the gelatin, whipped yogurt, sliced strawberries and blueberries in 8 parfait or juice glasses.

PROSECCO GELATIN PARFAIT

Steps:

• Put the Prosecco, 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved. Pour into a 9 by 11-inch baking dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate to set up for at least 4 hours.
• In a large bowl, whip the cream to medium stiff peaks. In another bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup sugar into the mascarpone until smooth. Add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the mascarpone to lighten, and then fold in the remaining whipped cream. Cut the Prosecco gelatin into 1 by 1-inch cubes and put a layer into the bottoms of 4 parfait glasses. Divide 1/2 of the cream mixture among the glasses on top of the gelatin, and then repeat with 2 more layers, ending with a final dollop of the cream. Serve with a long spoon and dig in!

FRUIT AND GELATIN PARFAIT

Steps:

• Spray 9 inch square baking dish.
• In a small bowl dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in cherry filling. Pour into prepared dish and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Place cream cheese in medium bowl. Gradually add lemon gelatin and beat with wire whisk until well blended. Spoon over raspberry layer and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl dissolve grape gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in blueberry filling. Spoon over lemon layer and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Spread thawed whipped topping over the top just before serving.

JELL-O PARFAITS

Steps:

• Stir 1 cup of the boiling water into each flavor gelatin in separate bowls at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir 1 cup of the cold water into each bowl. Pour into separate 9-inch square pans.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Cut gelatin in each pan into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Layer alternating gelatin flavors and whipped topping in 8 dessert glasses.

JELL-O STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until gelatin is slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice.
• Lean 4 parfait glasses, at an angle, against sides of muffin pan cups. Reserve 4 strawberries for garnish. Slice remaining berries; stir into gelatin. Spoon into tilted glasses. Refrigerate 2 hours or until gelatin is firm.
• Top with COOL WHIP and reserved berries before serving.