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

    1 review

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


    Favorite Cranberry Mousse

    3 reviews

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


    Triple Cranberry Salad Mold

    2 reviews

    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

    11 reviews

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


    Pineapple Lime Gelatin

    6 reviews

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


    Strawberry Fluff

    3 reviews

    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

    4 reviews

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


    Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups

    2 reviews

    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

    23 reviews

    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

    7 reviews

    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

    5 reviews

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


    Creamy Orange Gelatin

    5 reviews

    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

    2 reviews

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


    Lemon Chiffon Pie

    5 reviews

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


    Lemon Cheesecake Pies

    7 reviews

    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

    1 review

    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

    2 reviews

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

    Cran-Raspberry Gelatin Salad

    6 reviews

    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

    1 review

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


    Light Lemon Fluff Dessert

    16 reviews

    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

    1 review

    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

    1 review

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

    Raspberry Gelatin Jewels

    2 reviews

    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

    5 reviews

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


    Cranberry-Pineapple Gelatin Mold

    1 review

    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...