This colorful Broken Glass Jello recipe is fun, festive, and easy to make. It is perfect for holidays, parties, or a nostalgic no-bake dessert everyone will love!
Broken glass Jello is a classic, colorful dessert thatโs as fun to make as it is to eat. Made with vibrant cubes of flavored gelatin set in a creamy, sweet base, this no-bake treat is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any festive occasion.
Its stained-glass mosaic appearance makes it a showstopper on the dessert table, while the light and fruity flavor keeps everyone coming back for more. It is one of our favorite Jello Desserts.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Fun & Colorful: The vibrant Jell-o cubes make this dessert look like stained glass. Perfect for parties and celebrations.
- No-Bake & Easy: No oven required! Just a few simple steps and some chill time, and youโve got a stunning dessert.
- Customizable: Mix and match Jello flavors and colors to fit any holiday, theme, or event with different colors. I love to do red and green for Christmas. It’s fun to try different flavors.
- Kid-Friendly: Both fun to make and fun to eat. Kids love helping with the layers and colors.
- Light & Refreshing: Itโs a cool, fruity treat thatโs not too heavy. It’s great after a big meal.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Always a hit at potlucks, baby showers, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Jello: Use four small boxes of jello in any combination you like. Bright colors work best! Pineapple, cherry or strawberry, orange, and lime are great choices.
- Boiling Water: Needed to dissolve the flavored packet of jello completely for those vibrant, colorful cubes.
- Unflavored Gelatin: Helps set the creamy base that holds all the colorful Jello pieces in place.
- Hot Water: Used to dissolve the unflavored gelatin before combining it with the milk.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds rich, creamy sweetness to the base and contrasts beautifully with the fruity Jello cubes.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. In separate shallow containers (about 1 inch deep), dissolve each flavor of Jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well with a spoon until completely dissolved.
Step 2. Refrigerate the Jello until fully set, about 3 to 4 hours. Once firm, cut each flavor into small blocks.
Step 3. Gently transfer the Jello cubes into a 9×13-inch baking dish, mixing them slightly to distribute the colors evenly. Arrange them carefully and try not to break the cubes.
Step 4. In a large bowl, dissolve the two packets of unflavored gelatin powder in the hot water.
Step 5. Let it cool for 1โ2 minutes, then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
Step 6. Let the gelatin and milk mixture cool to room temperature to avoid melting the Jello cubes. Once cooled, carefully pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the layered Jello cubes in the 9×13-inch pan.
Step 7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Step 8. Cut into squares and serve. You might also like it served with whipped cream.
Storage
Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 3โ4 days. This dessert is best enjoyed chilled and is not suitable for freezing.
Expert Tips
- Follow the recipe, not the box: Prepare the Jello using the recipeโs specific instructions to ensure the right texture and flavor balance.
- Use shallow containers: Setting the Jello in shallow dishes helps it firm up faster and makes cutting easier.
- Cut gently: Use a sharp knife and handle the Jello cubes carefully to keep them intact and visually appealing.
- Cool the gelatin mixture: Always let the condensed milk and gelatin mixture cool before pouring it over the cubes to prevent melting.
- Chill thoroughly: Allow plenty of time for the dessert to set fully in the refrigerator for the best texture.
- Serve cold: Broken glass Jello is best enjoyed chilled, so keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
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I canโt wait for you to try this Broken Glass Jello! Be sure to come back and leave a comment and hopefully a 5-star review once youโve made it.
Broken Jello Glass
Ingredients
- 4 boxes Jello 3 oz each (I used pineapple, cherry, orange and lime but you can use any flavors you prefer)
- 4 Cups Boiling Water
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 0.25 ounces each
- 2 Cups Hot Water
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
- Prepare each flavor of jello with 1 cup of boiling water per flavor in a separate container. Each container should be shallow and about 1 inch deep.
- Place in the refrigerator until the Jello solidifies. This will take 3-4 hours.
- Once solid, cut each flavor of jello into small square cubes.
- Place the Jello cubes into the 9X13 baking dish. Mix the cubes together so the same flavors are not altogether. Spread into an even layer and be careful that you don’t break the Jello cubes.
- Dissolve the 2 unflavored gelatin packets in 2 cups of hot water in a mixing. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes and then stir in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Allow the mixture to cool to the touch so that it does not melt the jello. Once cool, pour the mixture over the jello cubes in the 9×13 pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Cut into squares and serve.
