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

FAQs

Can I use a Bundt pan instead of a Jello mold? ›

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.

Kitchen Curio also recommends rinsing the mold with cold water before filling it with Jell-O to make it easier to unmold. 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.

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.

Gelatin-based dishes were a staple of this genre, especially since shaped molds allowed for elaborate presentations. Cooks could showcase ingredients with a clear gelatin or aspic, using "sinkers" and "floaters" to achieve a certain look, or fold cream or mayo into the gelatin for an opaque appearance.

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.

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. Have fun!

I have also made pound cake and chocolate cakelets in the jello molds. I would guess you could make any kind of cake in them. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 14-16 blossom molds.

Some baked in copper with no trouble. Others baked in it and failed. Their food turned green/blue and had bad taste.

Premature Unmolding

Removing it from the mold too soon can cause it to break apart or lose its shape. Wait until the gelatin has fully set, as specified in the recipe, before attempting to unmold it.

Purchase as many boxes of Jello as colors you would like to be layered in your mold. You will need about five boxes of Jello to fill a standard Bundt pan. You will need one and one-fourth cups of boiling water and a bowl for each color of gelatin.

How long is a Jello mold good for? ›

The Lifespan of Prepared Jello

There's no need to be in a rush to gobble up all that jello. When stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, this jiggly treat can last for up to seven to 10 days.

That's where a new trick comes into play that promises to make downing those Jell-O shots at the party so much easier to consume: turn the shot upside down to prevent the Jell-O from sticking to the cup.

Metal pans work better than glass or ceramic. I am not sure why, but the Jello Jigglers are less likely to stick to a metal pan. If they don't easily remove, let the pan warm up in a shallow dish of warm water for a few seconds OR just leave the pan out of the refrigerator for a little bit to let the pan warm.

Moisten a serving plate (so you can slide your mold and center it on the plate once unmolded) and place it upside down over the mold. 4. Hold the mold and the plate together, invert, and shake slightly to loosen the gelatin; carefully pull the mold away. (If this does not work, repeat the steps.)