(Family Features) Getting creative with snack time is an activity the whole family can enjoy. And when it comes to making delicious, fun and contemporary treats, the Jellymongers have turned fun into an art form.
The Jellymongers, Sam Bompas and Harry Parr, are big fans of JELL-O gelatin and are masters when it comes to using it to create spectacular works of art. They have achieved worldwide recognition for their eye-catching sculptures and monuments from their native England. According to Bompas and Parr, making JELL-O creations is a perfect way to have fun in the kitchen. They have put together a few quick tips for some sensational snacks that can be tried at home:
- Everyday home items can be used to create fun shapes — the only limit is your creativity! Try setting JELL-O in ice cube trays, cupcake pans or reusable plastic containers.
- When making the gelatin, stir in fruit or substitute juice for some of the water for an extra fruity creation.
- Looking to give your gelatin a firmer set? Try adding KNOX gelatin to help your shapes and molds keep their form. Perfect for bite-sized snacks!
- To easily release a masterpiece from its mold, dip mold in a bowl of hot water for a few seconds. Wet a sturdy plate, place on top of the mold and invert. The JELL-O will slip out onto the plate for display.
“JELL-O gelatin has a great collection of snack ideas that are fun to make, and even more fun to eat,” says Bompas. “These everyday snacks are easy to do at home and take 20 minutes or less to prepare.”
The classic JELL-O JIGGLERS recipe serves as a wonderful “snacktivity” for small hands. From moons and stars to racecars and footballs, you can create endless, fun shapes with a pan of gelatin and cookie cutters. Finger Gelatin is another bite-sized snack idea, perfect for parties or an afternoon treat.
It’s mix and match time! Unleash inner creativity with Jellin’-Melon, by combining your favorite fruit and gelatin flavor. Try chilling lime gelatin in a hollowed out cantaloupe for a refreshing citrus treat. With all the possible combinations, this makes for an extra special snack time treat.
For more information, creative recipe ideas and special savings, visit www.jello.com.
“Jellin’-Melon” Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe or other melon, cut lengthwise in half
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 pkg. 3 oz. JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- REMOVE seeds from melon halves; cut thin slice from bottom of each half. Scoop out melon flesh, leaving 1-inch-thick shells. Place upside-down on paper towels to drain.
- ADD boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 15 min. or until slightly thickened. Pour into melon shells.
- REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until gelatin is set. Cut into wedges.
Finger Gelatin
Ingredients
- 3 packages JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin 4-serving size each
- 4 envelopes KNOX Unflavored Gelatin
- 4 cups boiling water
Instructions
- MIX both gelatins in large bowl; stir in boiling water until completely dissolved.
- POUR into 13×9-inch pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- CUT gelatin mixture into small squares. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
JELL-O JIGGLERS
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water Do not add cold water
- 2 packages JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor 6 oz. each
Instructions
- STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 3 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into 13×9-inch pan.
- REFRIGERATE at least 3 hours or until firm.
- DIP bottom of pan in warm water 15 sec. Cut into 24 decorative shapes using 2-inch cookie cutters, being careful to cut all the way through gelatin to bottom of pan. Lift JIGGLERS from pan. Reserve scraps for snacking. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Source: JELL-O