Description
A stunning cake that’s almost too beautiful to eat.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs ( approximately 11 whole cracker sheets)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the gelatin cake:
- 5 (3 oz) pkgs. Jell-O® mix in your choice of red and blue flavors
- 3 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
- 3 1/2 cups cold water, divided
- 1 1-oz pkg Knox® gelatin (use all 4 individual packets in the box)
- 1 14.1-oz can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Use a food processor or place your graham crackers in a gallon size freezer bag and use a rolling pin to crush the crackers.
- Combine the crumbs, sugar, salt, and the melted butter in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, making sure the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour into a 9 inch springform pan (ungreased), and press evenly on the bottom and about a 1/4 inch up the sides of the pan. Use the base of a measuring cup or a flat-bottomed glass to create a nice even crust.
- Bake in a 350 degree pre-heated oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool completely.
For the gelatin cake:
- Prepare each package of flavored gelatin in a separate bowl (if using multiple packages of the same flavor, they can be prepared together in one bowl). Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water per package into each bowl, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved (approx. 2 minutes). Then add 1/2 cup of cold water per package and stir. Refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare your crust, cool completely and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove the gelatin from the refrigerator and cut into small pieces of varying sizes, but no larger than 1/4 inch cubes. Place all together in a bowl, toss, and return to the refrigerator while preparing the unflavored gelatin mix.
- Pour 1 cup of cold water into a bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the top. Use all 4 packages in the 1 oz box. Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- In a blender, add sweetened condensed milk, cream, unflavored gelatin mixture, and vanilla and blend until well combined.
- Remove the cut gelatin pieces from the refrigerator and your crust from the freezer.
- Spray the sides of your springform pan with cooking spray, transfer the gelatin pieces to the pan, and pour the mixture over the gelatin pieces. Gently use a spatula to make sure things are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate at least 4-6 hours or overnight (8 hours preferred).
- Remove from the refrigerator and gently run a knife along the sides of the pan before removing the sides.
- Decorate with top with your favorite store bought or homemade icing and fresh berries and mint, or edible flowers.
- Enjoy!