Vibrant 5-Color Mosaic Gelatin Delight
Summary:
Mosaic gelatin, also known as stained glass gelatin, is a stunning and refreshing dessert that blends colorful gelatin cubes with a creamy, sweet milk base. Perfect for celebrations or a simple family treat, this dessert not only tastes delicious but also adds a festive touch to your table. Its light texture and vibrant colors make it a hit with both kids and adults.
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 180 per serving
Courses: Dessert
Cuisines: Latin American, Mexican
Ingredients:
For Colored Gelatin Cubes:
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 box (3 oz) lime-flavored gelatin
- 1 box (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin
- 1 box (3 oz) grape-flavored gelatin
- 1 box (3 oz) pineapple-flavored gelatin
- 5 cups boiling water (1 cup per flavor)
For Creamy Gelatin Base:
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin (about 2 envelopes)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extractEquipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- 10-inch bundt pan or large mold
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Large spoon
- Instructions:
- Prepare Colored Gelatin Cubes:
- In separate bowls, dissolve each flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Pour each into individual shallow containers and refrigerate until fully set (about 2 hours).
- Cut and Arrange Cubes:
- Once set, cut the colored gelatin into 1-inch cubes.
- Gently mix the cubes in a large bowl.
- Make Creamy Gelatin Base:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the dissolved gelatin until well mixed.
- Assemble Mosaic Gelatin: