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Vintage Perfect Rainbow Jello Recipe Easy 5-Layer Party Delight

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A nostalgic and colorful five-layer rainbow jello dessert with creamy layers, perfect for parties and gatherings. This vintage recipe combines vibrant jello flavors with a smooth, mousse-like creamy binder for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 5 packets of Jello flavors: cherry (red), orange, lemon (yellow), lime (green), blueberry or grape (purple)
  • 5 cups boiling water (1 cup per jello packet)
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water (1/2 cup per jello packet)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 packet (about 2 1/2 tsp / 7g) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In five separate bowls, dissolve each jello packet in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water to each bowl to cool the mixture. Set aside to cool to room temperature but not set (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold milk and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine sweetened condensed milk, remaining 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) cold milk, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat, stirring gently.
  5. Warm the condensed milk mixture until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes), whisking occasionally.
  6. Pour the first jello flavor evenly into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm but slightly tacky.
  7. Gently pour or spoon a thin layer of the creamy mixture over the first jello layer. Return to fridge for 25-30 minutes until firm but not fully solid.
  8. Repeat alternating jello flavors and creamy layers: orange jello, creamy layer, lemon jello, creamy layer, lime jello, creamy layer, and finally purple jello on top. Chill each jello layer about 30 minutes and creamy layers about 25-30 minutes.
  9. After the last purple jello layer, refrigerate the entire dish for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. To serve, run a warm knife around edges and cut into squares.

Notes

Patience is key to prevent layers from blending. Chill each layer until firm but slightly tacky before adding the next. Pour creamy layers slowly over the back of a spoon to keep layers neat. Wipe dish edges between layers to maintain clean layers. For dairy-free, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk and use almond or oat milk. Avoid freezing as it affects texture.

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