Rainbow JELLO Cubes Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you layer different colors of jello? ›

Pour the jello into a 9×13 inch pan. Be sure that each jello layer sets before adding the next. Add the layers in this color order: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red. Once all of the jello is set, slice it into squares and serve.

Whisk together 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Keep whisking until no powdery granules remain, about 2 to 3 minutes. If you are using a larger, 6-ounce (170 grams) packet of jello, use 2 cups (475 milliliters) of hot water instead.

Mix the gelatins in different bowls, allow to cool until they start to jell, but are still somewhat pourable, than carefully pour the layers without allowing them to mix. You make three or four bowls of jello.

Mixing a bit of red into blue will give you a shade that looks more like brown than violet. Factory made shades tend to be more vivid and clear, but not all shades are available, so play around and experiment!

As a guide, 2 teaspoons of Gelatine Powder will set approximately 500ml of liquid.

The boiling water is important because it helps to fully dissolve the Jello powder and ensures that it will set properly. On the other hand, if you were to use only cold water, it would not dissolve the Jello powder as effectively and could result in a mixture that doesn't set properly or has lumps in it.

The general rule is that for 1 liter of water you use between 2 and 5 grams of gelatin, depending on the application and how thick you want the mixture to be.

Dissolve the gelatin mix in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add ice cubes to 1/2 cup cold water to make 1 1/4 cups. Stir the cold water into the gelatin until it's slightly thickened. Then just remove any unmelted ice cubes, and refrigerate the Jello mixture for 30 to 90 minutes, or until firm.

Jello is mostly plain ol' gelatin, which is a gummy material made from the collagen taken from various animal parts. (The rest is flavoring, sweeteners, and coloring agents.) You have to dissolve the Jello powder in boiling water because the gelatin part has to first be melted for the dessert to set properly.

Do you use hot or cold water to make Jello? ›

The reason gelatin needs cold water has to do with its gel-forming properties. When gelatin is mixed with hot water, the proteins can clump together, forming lumps that are difficult to dissolve. This is because the heat causes the proteins to denature, or change shape, which can prevent them from forming a smooth gel.

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

Tip For Making Rainbow Jello

Just be sure to mix one color at a time and let it set completely before you add the next color on top. If it hasn't set, the colors will bleed together and mess up your rainbow.

-Soak sheet(s) of gelatin in a bowl of cold water for 5 to 10 minutes. (Figure about 1 cup, 250ml, cold water per sheet.) -Once soft, lift sheets from the cold water. -Wring gently to remove excess water, then add to warm liquid, stirring until dissolved.