Description
A colorful and festive gelatin dessert with a creamy cheese layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 packages (3 ounces each) flavored gelatin (various colors)
- 4 cups boiling water, divided
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Prepare each package of flavored gelatin separately according to package directions using 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Pour each color into a separate shallow dish. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cut the firm gelatin into ½-inch cubes. Gently combine the cubes in a large bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
- Gradually whisk the dissolved gelatin mixture into the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the gelatin cubes into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish or a large mold.
- Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares or unmold to serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, lightly grease the dishes before pouring the gelatin.
- Use different color combinations for various holidays or occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gelatin, dessert, cream cheese, colorful, mosaic