Jell-O gelatin
Flavoured gelatin mix that sets firm with boiling water, then cold water. Work in stages: pour hot mixture into cake holes while still liquid (poke cake), then let set in fridge. Sets between 40–50°F (4–10°C). Don't freeze.
Used for
- poke cakes
- no-bake pies
- jello molds
- layered desserts
In the kitchen
- Dissolve in boiling water.
- Poke cake technique.
Picking it at the store
- Sugar-free Jell-O sets identically.
- For poke cakes use 3/4 of the normal water to get a firmer set that doesn't make the cake soggy.
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