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Pink Gelatin

A bright and refreshing pink gelatin dessert made with strawberry and cherry flavors, perfect for warm days and nostalgic treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 package 3 oz strawberry gelatin
  • 1 package 3 oz cherry gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries optional
  • Whipped cream for topping optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • 9-inch round or square dish
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Boil 1 and 1/2 cups of water in a pot or kettle.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry gelatin and cherry gelatin powders.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the gelatin powders and whisk until fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of cold water to the mixture.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of sliced strawberries if using.
  6. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch round or square dish.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  8. Cut the set gelatin into squares or wedges and top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

To release the gelatin easily from the dish, run warm water along the outside of the container.