Layered Finger Jello Recipe

This nostalgic recipe, passed down from a cherished church cookbook, creates a stunning and delicious layered dessert perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. Its delicate layers of fruity jello and creamy condensed milk offer a light yet satisfyingly sweet finish to any meal. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this retro treat is the perfect answer when you want something sweet but not too heavy!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 2178.5 kcal
Protein 349g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Layered Finger Jello

  • 4 (3 oz) packages fruit-flavored gelatin
  • 6 (1 oz) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 cups boiling water

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How to Make Layered Finger Jello

  1. Prepare four separate bowls. In each bowl, combine one (3 oz) package of fruit-flavored gelatin, one (1 oz) package of unflavored gelatin, and 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine two (1 oz) packages of unflavored gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup of boiling water until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the dissolved unflavored gelatin from step 2 into the sweetened condensed milk mixture from step 3. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  5. Divide the sweetened condensed milk and gelatin mixture into three equal parts.
  6. Use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  7. **Layer the ingredients in the pan:** Pour one layer of a fruit-flavored gelatin mixture from step 1 into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes, or until set.
  8. Pour one layer of the sweetened condensed milk mixture from step 4 into the pan over the set gelatin. Refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes, or until set.
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8, alternating between the fruit-flavored gelatin layers and the sweetened condensed milk layers. You should have 7 layers in total (4 layers of jello, 3 layers of milk mixture).
  10. Refrigerate the entire dessert for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to completely set.
  11. Once set, cut into small rectangles and serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

493g

Fat

64g

Carbs

110g