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A red, white, and blue gelatin cake decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries sits on a platter while a woman holds out a cut slice on a small white plate.

Red, White, and Blue Stained Glass Gelatin Cake


  • Author: Star Laliberte

Description

A stunning cake that’s almost too beautiful to eat.


Ingredients

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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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Use a food processor or place your graham crackers in a gallon size freezer bag and use a rolling pin to crush the crackers.
  3. Combine the crumbs, sugar, salt, and the melted butter in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, making sure the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree pre-heated oven for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Cool completely.

For the gelatin cake:

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare your crust, cool completely and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. In a blender, add sweetened condensed milk, cream, unflavored gelatin mixture, and vanilla and blend until well combined.
  6. Remove the cut gelatin pieces from the refrigerator and your crust from the freezer.
  7. 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.
  8. Refrigerate at least 4-6 hours or overnight (8 hours preferred).
  9. Remove from the refrigerator and gently run a knife along the sides of the pan before removing the sides.
  10. Decorate with top with your favorite store bought or homemade icing and fresh berries and mint, or edible flowers.
  11. Enjoy!