Tri Tone Jello Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Tri-Tone Jello recipe is a fun and delicious layered dessert perfect for any holiday. Our Halloween version combines creamy orange and apricot layers in jack-o'-lantern molds, but the possibilities are endless! Celebrate Christmas with lime and cherry, a patriotic holiday with blue raspberry and lemon, or Independence Day with blue raspberry and punch. Customize the flavors and molds to match any occasion. This recipe uses a cheesecake-flavored pudding, but any light-colored pudding will work. Let us know how your kosher or vegetarian adaptations turn out!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1470 mins
Calories 64 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tri Tone Jello

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How to Make Tri Tone Jello

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding mix and 2 cups milk until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Set aside ¾ cup of the pudding mixture and refrigerate.
  3. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package apricot-flavored gelatin in 2/3 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Let cool slightly, then gently fold into the remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate.
  4. In another bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package orange-flavored gelatin in 2/3 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  5. Add 1/2 cup cold water to the orange gelatin and stir well.
  6. Pour the orange gelatin mixture into your chosen molds (e.g., jack-o'-lantern shaped, 6-cup muffin tin), filling each about halfway.
  7. Refrigerate until the orange layer is mostly set (about 2-3 hours).
  8. Gently stir the refrigerated apricot/pudding mixture to liquefy. Spoon it over the set orange layer in each mold, filling them about ¾ full.
  9. Refrigerate until firm (about 2-3 hours).
  10. Spoon the reserved ¾ cup of pudding mixture over the apricot layer, filling the molds completely.
  11. Refrigerate overnight, or until completely set.
  12. Before serving, briefly run the molds under warm water to loosen the jello.
  13. Invert the molds onto serving plates to unmold the jello.
  14. Enjoy! The pudding may slightly melt and create a delicious sauce at the bottom.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g