Jell-O brand gelatin is a classic favorite when it comes to salads and desserts. No other desserts are quite the same in texture and flavor, and this single ingredient provides countless opportunities for creating unique new treats. When planning desserts for a party, be sure to include easy treats made with Jello. These recipes are incredibly easy, and party guests will want instructions as well as seconds. They might even ask for thirds!
Jello, Whipped Cream, and Berries for a Party
Cubes of Jello taste great when combined with whipped cream, especially at a party. Add berries to the mix and it is absolutely delicious. Best of all, these easy desserts are fat-free if prepared with fat-free whipped topping. It is ideal for a party of any theme.
Prepare two or three flavors of Jello gelatin, and allow the pans of Jello to thicken and set in lightly buttered baking pans a day before the party. Cut the Jello gelatin into cubes when set, and mix each flavor separately with liberal amounts of whipping cream. Layer the colors along with red ripe sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Consider red, white, and blue Jello layers for the Fourth of July. Everyone will love these colorful and easy Jello gelatin desserts, no matter the reason or occasion.
Layered Rainbow Jello Cubes for a Party
Decorate your next party table with edible rainbows. Prepare Jello in every primary color, and create layers in a clear trifle bowl. Serve whipped cream on the side for party guests that like creamier more decadent desserts. Kids absolutely love colorful desserts such as this, and they are perfect for a birthday party, graduation party, end of summer party, and more.
Deep-Sea Jello Treats for a Party
Impress party guests of all ages with deep-sea Jello desserts complete with candy fish and other undersea creatures. Wash a new glass fishbowl, and fill it three-fourths of the way with blue Jello gelatin. Place it in the refrigerator, and allow it to almost set. Use a wooden skewer to push gummy fish and other candy sea creatures beneath the surface. Cut green fruit leather to create edible seaweed.
Party guests will definitely be impressed with deep-sea Jello desserts. Other party desserts will pale in comparison. In any case, the other party desserts are not likely to be as brightly colored as this easy gelatin dish. Desserts with a deep-sea theme are ideal for a child’s birthday party, a family gathering, a shower, or any summertime party.
Watermelon Ice Cream Desserts for a Party
Use an empty sections of fresh watermelon rind to create frozen ice cream desserts for a party. Mix vanilla ice cream with enough watermelon Jello to achieve just the right flavor intensity and color. The ice cream mixture must be thick. Place it back in the freezer for about a half hour after mixing in the Jello, if necessary.
Next, slice a fresh watermelon into wedges, and remove the fruit for a tasty fruit salad. Place the wedges on individual sheets of waxed paper, and replace the fruit with the watermelon-flavored ice cream. Shape each section to look like a fresh watermelon wedge. Top each of these individual desserts with milk chocolate chips and white mini chips to replicate the seeds.
No matter which of the aforementioned Jello desserts you prepare for a party, they will be a big hit. Have fun experimenting with Jello gelatin and other tasty ingredients for easy desserts. You might just develop additional new and unique desserts for a party!
