Gelatin Recipes

We have all-American classic Jell-O recipes that are perfect for your party. Everyone loves to see recipes with Jell-O at a potluck—especially when they’re topped with Cool Whip or layered with cream cheese.

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    Red-Hot Gelatin Salad

    “This is my grandma’s recipe,” writes Paula Ptomey of Porterville, California. “My mother makes this salad just about every year...


    Favorite Cranberry Mousse

    We live about 100 miles from Cape Cod, which is known for its cranberries. When we spent a weekend there,...


    Triple Cranberry Salad Mold

    What's a holiday meal without at least one jolly gelatin salad chock-full of fruit and nuts? My mother made this...


    Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad

    A “must” at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The...


    Pineapple Lime Gelatin

    This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course,...


    Strawberry Fluff

    This recipe from my sister-in-law was a big hit at our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Guests always seem to enjoy...


    Slimy Red Goop Salad

    This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.


    Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups

    Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...

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    Lemon Fluff Dessert

    This easy-breezy lemon fluff dessert looks fancy, layering a crisp graham cracker crust with an airy, creamy citrusy topping. The...


    Layered Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    Light and tangy, this gelatin is guaranteed to please. Kids go crazy for the marshmallow-cream cheese layer on top. —Irma...


    Applesauce-Raspberry Gelatin Mold

    "The children in our families especially enjoy this tangy, refreshing salad, and its pretty, bright red color makes it a...


    Creamy Orange Gelatin

    After celebrating two graduations in less than a year, it was clear that this recipe was definitely everyone's favorite. —Sue...


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    Italian Peach Cookies

    These Italian peach cookies are labor intensive, to be sure, but they will be some of the finest-looking treats you...


    Lemon Chiffon Pie

    This light and luscious lemon chiffon pie recipe is certain to impress with both looks and taste.


    Lemon Cheesecake Pies

    I've been making these scrumptious pies for at least 50 years. There's little cleanup, and kids and adults alike love...


    Whipped Cream Gelatin Mosaic

    Small pieces of gelatin give this old-fashioned salad a mosaic look. I like the fact that I don't need a...


    San Francisco Crab Dip

    Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Pinot Gris—Taste of Home Cooking School

    Cran-Raspberry Gelatin Salad

    Just like Grandma’s, this pretty gelatin salad has full berry flavor without being too tart. It’s perfect for any holiday...


    Lemon Panna Cotta with Berries

    Cool, creamy and pretty as a picture, this luscious Italian dessert is elegant enough for the fanciest dinner party. Instead...


    Light Lemon Fluff Dessert

    This came from my grandmother, whose family owned a bakery. My grandmother's was the full-fat version and I didn’t want...


    Sparkling Gelatin Salad

    Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana


    Chocolate & Coconut Cream Torte

    My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When...


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    Orange Chocolate Mousse Mirror Cake

    A shiny, mirrorlike orange glaze covers a chocolate mousse cake to create a delicious showstopping dessert your guests will be...

    Raspberry Gelatin Jewels

    Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....


    Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

    Our triple chocolate mousse cake is a treat that impresses without fuss. With a sweet cookie crust and layers of...


    Cranberry-Pineapple Gelatin Mold

    This cranberry mold has become a tradition in our home during the holidays. You can use a blender to combine...


    35 Ways to Love Jell-O (Because We Know You Do)

    Take your Jell-O way beyond the Jiggler with creamy pies, fruit-filled rings, layered tortes and frosted cakes. Home cooks whip...