Spring is here, that means summer is also approaching. As early as today we are already feeling the promises that the hotter season has to offer. People are now devoting their time to finding out how to beat the summer heat. Some are going out with friends and family for a day in the beach, some are staying in the solace of their air conditioned homes devoting their time to crafting, and some are just enjoying the view outside.
If you want to try out new cool food that could very well be your new favorites, then you might want to try adding gelatin. This jiggly substance can add a lot of color and texture to food that makes it irresistible to children. It is quite simple to prepare, too. You only need to cook it and pour it into gelatin molds for sale for that instant mouth watering look that everyone will not be able to resist.
It is derived from a by product of meat processing. It is a colorless, mostly flavorless thickening agent. It is used to give body to molded salads and desserts. Thought originally unflavored, there are now loads of flavored and sweetened varieties available in the market.
Try using it in this new recipe that will delight your family. To make a Seven Layer Salad, you must prepare seven packs of assorted jelly. You will also need frozen whipped cream, four cups an a half of both cold and boiling water, and a can of evaporated milk.
The first thing you need to do is to coat a 9 by 13 mold with cooking spray. Then, you have to dissolve one package in a cup three fourths of the way with boiling water. Once the powder is completely dissolved, stir in three fourths cup of cold water. Pour it into the mold then chill for 45 minutes. Then dissolve another pack, this time in half a cup of very hot water. Add an equal amount of cold water and evaporated milk. Pour this on top of the first layer then refrigerate until almost set. You just have to repeat the procedures until all the package is used. Serve topped with whipped cream.
You may also want to try this remake on the popular Broken Glass. You need to prepare crushed graham, about one and one half cups. You will also need half cup of both melted butter and sugar. Keep handy three different gelatin flavors. The ones used in this recipe are lime, strawberry and orange, but you can change these with other flavors if you desire. And finally, a container of frozen whipped cream and some unflavored jelly.
Start by preparing the crust. All you need to do is to combine the sugar, butter, and crushed graham in a pan. Chill for a while in the fridge then set to work on the gelatin.
Meanwhile, while you are waiting for the jellies, you can start preparing the crust. To make the crust, you need to combine the crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a greased pan. Fold the cut jellies into whipped topping then gently place over crust. Chill for at least two hours then serve.
There are a lot of ways to enjoy the perfect weather, and one of these is through eating. There are still a lot of gelatin recipes to try, you can even make one of your own. With a little creativity and the cutest molds, you can have pretty desserts in no time.
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