Striped Gelatin Stacks Recipes

STRIPED GELATIN DESSERT

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix cherry gelatin and 2 1/2 cups hot water until well combined. Cool to room temperature.
• Pour 1/4 cup cherry gelatin into each of 4 (1-cup) glass containers. Place glasses on small tray; refrigerate about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix condensed milk, unflavored gelatin and 1 cup hot water until well combined.
• When cherry layer is set, slowly pour 1/4 cup milk mixture on top of cherry layer in each glass. Refrigerate about 20 minutes.
• When milk layer is set, slowly pour 1/4 cup cherry gelatin on top of milk layer in each glass. Refrigerate about 20 minutes.
• To serve, garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermints.

STRIPED GELATIN STACKS

Steps:

• Strawberry gelatin: Toss 1 pint hulled and quartered strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Let stand 1 hour, then puree in a blender. Sprinkle one 1/4-ounce packet gelatin over 1/4 cup water in a bowl; let stand 1 minute. Heat the strawberry puree in a saucepan over medium heat until hot; whisk into the gelatin mixture until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Lime gelatin: Combine 2 tablespoons each lime juice and water in a bowl and sprinkle one 1/4-ounce packet gelatin on top; let stand 1 minute. Combine 3/4 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk in a bowl, then whisk in the gelatin mixture until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Melon gelatin: Puree 4 cups honeydew melon chunks and 2 tablespoons each water and sugar in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve without pressing the solids. Sprinkle two 1/4-ounce packets gelatin over 1/2 cup of the juice in a bowl; let stand 1 minute. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk into the gelatin mixture until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• How to assemble: Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, wiping out the excess. Pour in 1/2 cup strawberry gelatin; refrigerate 20 minutes. Repeat with 1/2 cup lime gelatin, 1/2 cup melon gelatin, 1/2 cup lime gelatin and 1/2 cup strawberry gelatin, chilling between layers. Refrigerate the finished mold until fully set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• How to unmold: Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a wide saucepan. Run a butter knife or offset spatula around the top edge of the gelatin. Dip the bottom of the pan in the hot water for about 10 seconds, then invert the pan onto a platter. (Redip if it doesn't release after a minute.) Cut into squares.

PLUM WINE GELATIN

Steps:

• Heat the wine and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the plums and vanilla bean and simmer until the plums are just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the plums to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving the poaching liquid. Peel the plums, if desired, and slice into thin wedges.
• Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 1 minute, then stir into the warm poaching liquid until the gelatin dissolves. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Let cool to room temperature.
• Spray three 3-by-5-inch loaf pans or 8-ounce bowls with cooking spray, wiping out the excess. Pour a 1/4-inch layer of the gelatin mixture into each mold. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Arrange half of the plum slices on top of the firm gelatin. Add just enough of the gelatin mixture to cover the fruit, then return to the refrigerator until firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat the process to make another gelatin layer and another fruit layer, then fill the molds with the remaining gelatin mixture and refrigerate until fully set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Unmold the gelatin: Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a wide saucepan. Run a butter knife or small offset spatula around the top edge of the gelatin. Dip the bottom of each mold into the hot water for about 10 seconds, then invert onto plates.

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT

Steps:

• Mix flour, margarine, and pecans.
• Pat into a 13x9 inch baking dish and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees; cool.
• Beat 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until fluffy.
• Spread evenly on nut crust.
• Stir together pudding mix, lemon juice and milk; when thickened, spread over the second layer.
• Spread remaining container of Cool Whip evenly over top.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

STRIPED PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Line 8x4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving 1 inch of plastic wrap overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and peppermint extract. On medium-low speed, beat in flour and salt until blended.
• Divide dough in half. Tint half of dough with red food color, kneading with gloved hands until well blended. Press half of plain dough evenly in bottom of pan. Gently press half of red dough evenly over plain dough. Repeat layers with remaining dough. Cover with the plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Remove dough from loaf pan; unwrap. Cut dough in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.