Jell-O Ice Cream

Jell-O Ice Cream

Jell-O Ice Cream

Jell-O ice cream dessert
This colorful Jell-O ice cream dessert is creamy, fruity, and easy for kids to help make. Combining gelatin with ice cream or sherbet creates a fluffy chilled dessert perfect for parties, holidays, and fun family treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-ounce) package flavored Jell-O gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups ice cream or sherbet

Directions

In a mixing bowl, completely dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes.

Add spoonfuls of ice cream or sherbet gradually, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

Pour the mixture into individual dessert dishes or one serving bowl.

Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until set.
Yield: About 4 to 6 servings.

Kid Cooking Tip

Kids can stir the gelatin mixture, add the ice cream spoonfuls, and help pour the dessert into serving cups.

Flavor Ideas

Try strawberry gelatin with strawberry ice cream, lime gelatin with lime sherbet, raspberry gelatin with vanilla ice cream, or orange gelatin with vanilla ice cream for a Dreamsicle flavor.

Serving Ideas

Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, sprinkles, or cookie crumbs for parties and summer desserts.
Fun Dessert Idea: Changing the gelatin and ice cream flavors creates endless colorful dessert combinations for every season and holiday.

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