Have you ever tried having Jello with your fingers? Although not a traditional way to have Jello, it is a pretty popular and fun way to have jello in some parts of the Midwest.
Popular or not, this is definitely a fun way of having Jello. So, check out this quick and easy recipe with less than five ingredients that gives a fun twist to having Jello!
What’s So Fun About Jello?
When you think of Jello, it typically reminds you of your grandmother. Jello is such a recipe from the grandmother’s kitchen. You can imagine a sunday afternoon, when your nana sends her traditional cooler to your home.
And when you open it, you find it stuffed with colorful jiggly wonderful treats of Jello. Having Jello definitely reminds us of all of those grandma’s who went out of their way to remind their grandchildren how much they love them.
The fun thing about this finger jello recipe is how versatile it is. You can have this as a low-calorie snack by tweaking the sugar in the recipe. You can also make a colorful Jello theme for different festive occasions such as 4th of July or Halloween!
What Is Finger Jello?
Now, to be fair there is not a lot of difference in creating Finger Jello and normal Jello. Finger Jello is thicker in texture compared to normal jello. This firmer jello still has the wiggly texture that one enjoys. However, it makes it easier for young and adults to just pick it up by your hands and have the treat.
Best Finger Jello Recipe
This finger jello recipe is quick and easy. You can just add the ingredients, mix it and then pop it in the fridge. What’s even better? You can use this jello in other recipes such as Jello parfaits and Jello shots. Hence, if you really think about it, this recipe opens up to many other recipes – you just gotta get creative.
Ingredients Needed
These are the ingredients you will need to make the best finger jello:
- 3 Small Boxes of Jell-O (Pick a flavor that you enjoy the most)
- 4 envelopes (or 1 pack) of unflavored gelatin
- 4 ½ cups of boiling water
So essentially all you need to make finger jello is three simple ingredients.
Steps To Making The Best Finger Jello
Making Finger Jello is fairly easy and simple. Just follow the steps below to find yourself with some colorful, sweet and jiggly dessert!
Step 1: Grab a large mixing bowl. I like to use a bowl that is large enough to not splatter stray splashes when mixing, and from which I can easily pour the mixture later into molds.
Step 2: Add the jello and unflavoured gelatin into the bowl, and give the dry ingredients and quick mix.
Step 3: Gently add the boiling water and start to combine. You want to make sure that there are no foams on top of the mixture. To make sure everything is dissolved and combined, gently whisk or stir continuously.
Since the water is boiling hot, you don’t need to whisk the mixture too aggressively.
Step 4: Once everything is well combined, pour this mixture into a 9×9 baking dish. If you have cute shape molds, you could also use them to make your jello look more fun.
Make sure to cover your jello mixture with a lid or plastic wrap. If you don’t cover your jello, chances are it will take in the taste and smell of other items in your fridge.
Step 5: Once when you’re done transferring your jello mix into the mold of your choice. Refrigerate it until it is firm and set. If you use the baking dish, make sure to cut your jello into bite sized pieces.
How Should You Serve Finger Jello?
You can have finger jello as it is, the perfect snack. However, if you want to try something wild, you can do what I do. Use Vanilla Ice Cream. Yes you heard that right, ice cream and jello are a fun combo. The cold ice cream gives the jello a slightly crunchy texture.
There is also a new trend of combining Jello with the mexican Tahin and Chamoy, and it makes for a great tangy and spicy snack!
Conclusion
So there you have it! Easy to make and delicious to have Finger Jello is now done. Have it as a snack or make it during one of the big family events, or simply make it for yourself. Whichever way you like it, this is a fun dessert to have and is not a lot of calories as well!
