Recipe
Exquisite Crown Jewel Dessert
Indulge in this captivating dessert masterpiece featuring layers of vibrant gelatin flavors paired with a rich graham cracker crust and a luscious whipped topping. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful sweet treat.
Ingredients
1 | ((3 ounce)) package orange Jell-O |
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1 | ((3 ounce)) package cherry Jell-O |
1 | ((3 ounce)) package lime Jell-O gelatin |
4 | cups boiling water |
1 | ((3 ounce)) package lemon Jell-O gelatin |
1⁄4 | cup sugar |
1⁄2 | cup pineapple juice |
1 1⁄2 | cups graham cracker crumbs |
1⁄3 | cup melted butter or melted margarine |
2 | envelopes Dream Whip |
1⁄4 | cup milk (optional) |
2 | ((3 ounce)) packages cream cheese, beaten with the milk until fluffy (optional) |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Prepare the three flavors of gelatin separately, using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each. |
| 2. | Pour each flavor into an 8-inch square pan and chill until firm or overnight. |
| 3. | Combine the lemon gelatin, sugar, and remaining 1 cup boiling water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. |
| 4. | Stir in pineapple juice and chill until slightly thickened (about 1 hour and 15 minutes). |
| 5. | Meanwhile, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. |
| 6. | Cut the firm gelatins into 1/2-inch cubes. |
| 7. | Prepare the whipped topping mix as directed on the package, blend with lemon gelatin, and fold in gelatin cubes. |
| 8. | Pour the mixture into the pan and chill for at least 5 hours or overnight. |
| 9. | If desired, spread additional prepared whipped topping or whipped cream on top and sides. This recipe makes two if you use store-bought crusts. |
| 10. | For a delightful variation, try the Crown Jewel Cheese Dessert by substituting cream cheese for the whipped topping. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 144.2 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 20.1 g |
Published on Jul 24, 2024 by Luminița