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After going to the effort of making jelly, especially jelly made into a clever shape, it can be helpful to know how to unmold it successfully. The base of the jelly mould forms a vacuum and it this vacuum that must be broken in order to remove the jelly successfully. This article provides two very simple and effective methods.
Steps
Warm water method
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1Fill a bowl with warm water. The bowl should be larger than the jelly mould.
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2Place the mould in the warm water. Be careful not to submerse the jelly!Advertisement
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3Allow to stand for just a few seconds and then remove.[1]
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4Turn out the jelly. It should keep its shape perfectly.[2]
Hot water method
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1Fill a bowl with hot water.
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2Dip the jelly mould into the hot water three times.[3]
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3Place on a firm bench. Press the jelly around the edge, using your finger. Gently pull away from the edge around the whole jelly.
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4Turn the jelly mould onto a plate. Place your hands over both the base of the plate and the base of the mould. Shake quickly and sharply and the jelly should release.[4]
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5Finished.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWill this work with a large mold (bundt-cake size)?
QamarTop AnswererYes - just do it carefully and gently. -
QuestionWill this work for small silicone moulds?
Community AnswerIf the mould is silicone, just run a butter knife around the inside edge and turn the mould inside out. -
QuestionWill it work with a glass container?
Abigail HeinzCommunity AnswerYes, this should work using a glass container.
Things You'll Need
- Jelly in mould, set
- Bowl large enough to fit jelly mold
- Warm water
References
About This Article
If you’ve made a jelly but want to make sure it doesn’t break when you unmould it, break the vacuum with warm water. First, fill a bowl that’s larger than the jelly mould with warm water. Once you put the mould in the water, allow it to stand for a few seconds, then remove it. When you turn the jelly out, it should keep its shape perfectly. You can also fill a bowl with hot water and dip the jelly mould into it 3 times. Then, press the edges of the mould and gently pull the jelly away from it. Place your hands over the base of your plate and the base of the mould, shake quickly, and the jelly should release. To learn how to release your jelly with cold water, keep reading!
