Description
Creamy Jello whipped cream dessert brings summer’s sweetness to your table with cloud-like layers of fruity delight. Cool, airy textures blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each refreshing spoonful of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3 oz/85 g) strawberry jello
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped cream
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Dissolve the strawberry jello powder completely in boiling water, stirring vigorously until no granules remain.
- Pour in cold water and mix thoroughly, creating a uniform liquid base. Refrigerate for approximately 30-45 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken but hasn’t fully set.
- While jello partially sets, prepare the whipped cream by combining sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until soft peaks form and cream becomes glossy and stable.
- Gently fold the partially chilled jello into the whipped cream, ensuring a smooth, light pink, airy texture without deflating the cream’s volume.
- Transfer the whipped jello mixture into serving glasses or a large decorative dish, creating elegant swirls and maintaining a light, fluffy consistency.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until completely set and firm.
- Before serving, garnish the top with freshly sliced strawberries and sprinkle finely chopped mint leaves for a vibrant, refreshing presentation.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the delicate balance of creamy, fruity, and herbal flavors.
Notes
- Perfectly dissolve jello by whisking boiling water in circular motions, eliminating all sugar crystals for a smooth texture.
- Control jello’s consistency by monitoring refrigeration time, aiming for a partially set, syrupy state that integrates seamlessly with whipped cream.
- Stabilize whipped cream by chilling the mixing bowl and beaters beforehand, ensuring peaks hold their shape without deflating during folding.
- Create diet-friendly variations by using sugar-free jello, low-fat cream, or replacing dairy with coconut cream for vegan and lactose-intolerant options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (for chilling)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg