How to Make Jello Gelatin Dessert

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Last Updated: November 18, 2022 Tested

Everyone loves Jell-O. Have you ever wondered what it took to make such a simplistic, delicious dessert? Well by following the next few steps, you'll be on your way to enjoying a yummy gelatin dessert in just a few hours!

Steps

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Obtain a large bowl, a measuring cup, ice, water, and have an on-hand refrigerator accessible before beginning the Jell-O cooking process.
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Pour the gelatin packet into the large bowl.

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Stir 1 cup boiling water into the bowl filled with the gelatin mixture.^{[1]
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Mix the water in the bowl until the gelatin is completely dissolved. This usually takes about 2 minutes.^{[2]
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Blend in with the dissolved gelatin 1 cup of cold water.^{[3]
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Refrigerate the Jell-O mixture until firm. This may take approximately 4 hours.^{[4]
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Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I get rid of the bad smell/taste in unflavored gelatin?

Community Answer

Don't worry; once you use the unflavored gelatin, the smell will go away, and it won't transfer to whatever you're making.
Question

How much water do I add to one envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin?

Pat Southwood-Theron

Community Answer

Add 450 ml to get a firm-setting gelatin.
Question

Can I use milk instead of water?

Community Answer

Yes, you can. But I advise you to use boiling water to dissolve the gelatin, then add the milk as a substitute for the cold water.

Warnings

Jello is not a vegetarian dessert. Gelatin is a protein produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the bones, connective tissues, organs, and some intestines of animals.^{[5]
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