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.

Jell-O gelatin

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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