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Broken glass jell-o

Broken Glass Jell-o is a fun recipe for any occasion! Different colors of Jello float in a sour cream and condensed sweetened milk gelatin mixture. It is called “broken glass” because it looks like stained glass when cut into. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert for too-hot-to-handle days!
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Prep Time 2 hours
2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

mix each pack of jello with 1 cup of hot water
  • 3 oz lemon Jell-o
  • 3 oz  orange Jello or pineapple
  • 3 oz raspberry Jello 
White Jello
  • 2 envelopes Knox original Gelatine unflavored.
  • 2 cups hot water or milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Equipment

  • hand mixer
  • 2 or more conatiners to set the jello in
  • a vessel to make the jello in (deep baking tray, cups, bundt pan)
  • knife and a spatula

Method
 

set the flavored Jello-o 
  1. you’ll need several colorful gelatin packets in different flavors of your choice. 
    Prepare the first layer: Dissolve one packet of colorful gelatin (flavor of your choice) in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then add 1/2 cup of cold water. Stir, then pour into a pan: Pour the mixture into a rectangular pan and let it cool. I made my jello about 1 1/2 inches thick, but you can make them whatever thickness you prefer. Place the pan in the refrigerator to allow the gelatin to set. It usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour.
    Repeat the same for each additional flavor of gelatin. I recommend using at least two different flavors. 
Make the Sweetened Condensed Milk Mixture
  1. Once the flavored Jell-o is ready, make the sweetened condensed milk mixture. First, mix the unflavored gelatin with 2 cups of hot water (or milk if youd .like a creameir jello) It doesn’t need to boil; it’s just hot. I microwaved the milk for 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool a little while you’re doing the next step. 
    Then, add the sour cream and condensed milk into a large bowl and mix using a hand mixer until well combined. 
    While mixing, slowly drizzle in the unflavored gelatin with the milk and mix to incorporate. Pour the gelatin through a sieve to make sure that no bits of dry gelatin get into the cream.  Set aside. 
    Once all your jello is ready, it’s time to create the broken glass effect. Cut the jello into small blocks that are 1 inch big. Using a flipping spatula, carefully layer half of each color into a deep glass dish (or cups), then pour half of the white jello over it ( it is okay if it breaks a little). Lastly, place the rest of the jello cubes on top and pour the rest of the white jello over it. Ensuring it fills the cracks and crevices.
 Chill and Set
  1. Return the broken Jell-o to the refrigerator and let the dessert chill for 2 hours or until the condensed milk layer is set. 
    Serve!
    Top it with whipped heavy cream, white chocolate, fresh fruit, or lemon curd. 

Notes

If you are using a bundt pan 

If you would like to make a tall broken glass jelly-o, double this recipe to fill the bundt pan to the top.
Follow the recipe as written above; layer the jello into a bundt pan. Once the jello is set, fill the sink with hot water. Carefully hold the bundt pan in the hot water for 30 seconds. This will help the jello loosen up, and when you flip it over, the jello won’t tear. Be careful not to hold it for too long, as you don’t want the jello to melt.  Hold a large flat plate over the pan, hold the plate and the pan, and then gently flip it over. Serve the broken glass Jell-o immediately. Enjoy!