Mom's Cranberry Jello Mold — Unwritten Recipes (2024)

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Mom's Cranberry Jello Mold — Unwritten Recipes? ›

Spray your mold: Make sure you spray your mold—no matter what type you use—with cooking spray before filling. This will make removing the gelatin easier. Take your time: Multi-layer molds take time to create. Each layer needs to set for about 45 minutes before adding the next.

Spray your mold: Make sure you spray your mold—no matter what type you use—with cooking spray before filling. This will make removing the gelatin easier. Take your time: Multi-layer molds take time to create. Each layer needs to set for about 45 minutes before adding the next.

Use less water if the gelatin is to be molded. For a four-serving size package, use 3/4 cup cold water. Some recipes include this adjustment. * Unmolding: Gelatin should be chilled and set until firm.

Jello molds are collectables for some folks, but you actually don't need any special mold for molded desserts. You can use a Bundt pan, a loaf pan, or even a mixing bowl to set large molded desserts, or small cups, ramekins, or even espresso cups for individual servings.

Use real butter or oil if you are tempted to create a barrier (although you really should not need to with silicone).

Mix and chill.

It's okay if you see some bubbles on top of the mixture. Prepare an 8-inch square pan by lightly spraying it with oil, then press a piece of parchment paper into the bottom. This will ensure the jello is easy to remove later. Use a slotted spoon to remove any excess bubbles on top, if you like.

Spraying the mold with Pam or some other cooking spray is another common trick, but one that may leave a residue and flavor on the Jell-O, which you may not want depending on what you are making. Certain molds, including newer plastic ones and some vintage molds, also come with removable seals to help with unmolding.

Jello molds or moldes para gelatina are as versatile as Jello desserts themselves. Plastic, metal, ceramic, stoneware, porcelain, glass and silicone are all suitable materials for molding Jello.

Add the creamy layer mold: Once the fruit-filled gelatin is set, carefully pour the creamy gelatin mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set: Refrigerate the whole pan until set, about 4 hours but preferably overnight.

Cooking spray to the rescue! These days, a pliable silicone mold is not always what we reach for' especially if you're trying out your grandma's vintage metal tube pan! This recipe was made in a metal Bundt pan liberally sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Can I use a cake mold for Jell-O? ›

All you need is a fun shaped vessel – I like decorative cake pans (Nordicware makes great ones) but you could totally just use a regular glass or stainless mixing bowl, gelatin, juice, and some time.

If you've ever tried to remove a Jell-O from a cake pan, you know it's a delicate task. One wrong move and you mess up the edges! That's why using a springform pan is so helpful when making a gelatin-based cake or dessert. You can quickly release it from the pan without damaging its beautiful finish.

Yes, you can definitely use the plastic bowl instead of jelly mold; you have to be a little creative to make your jello look appealing and gorgeous.

Spraying the mold with Pam or some other cooking spray is another common trick, but one that may leave a residue and flavor on the Jell-O, which you may not want depending on what you are making. Certain molds, including newer plastic ones and some vintage molds, also come with removable seals to help with unmolding.

Immerse the gelatin mold in the bowl of warm water to loosen the edges. Be careful not to get water inside the pan. Remove it after 15 seconds. Dry off the outside of the pan or silicone mold.

Use the silicone mold for jello the same way you would use it for cake batter. I would not grease it though. Just make sure it's on a cookie sheet or a plate first, so you can move it to the refrigerator. I would also short the water by about half a cup.