Broken glass jello is made with 4 different flavors of colorful jello that’s cubed and poured over with a sweet and creamy gelatin mixture, making it look like beautiful shards of stained glass.
Why this recipe works
Also known as stained glass jello, this broken glass jello recipe is swimming with multiple different flavors of colorful jello cubes that are dancing inside a gelatin and sweetened condensed milk mixture. Once it sets, the outcome is this gorgeous dessert that you can customize to any holiday or theme! It’s much easier than it looks, even the kids can join in on this recipe.
There are so many ways to spruce up jello desserts like poke cakes, parfaits, and jello salads. This classic broken glass jello fits into our arsenal perfectly with its own unique twist.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
JELLO – Pick and choose the colors and flavors of the jello mix you prefer. We used cherry, orange, lemon, and blue raspberry in ours. You may substitute with sugar-free jello if desired.
ADDITIONS – The sweetened condensed milk adds a sweet creaminess to the unflavored gelatin.
How to Make Broken Glass Jello
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- Spray four small square or rectangular containers with non-stick cooking spray. We used glass, flat-bottomed food storage containers, about 6” square.
- Add 1 packet of jello and 1 cup of boiling water to each container. Whisk the mixtures until jello is fully dissolved in the boiling water.
- Place lids on the containers, if available, and place in the refrigerator to set – about 2 hours.
- When the jello is set, slice into small cubes.
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Transfer the cubes of colored jello into the 9×13 dish and toss gently to distribute the colors evenly throughout the dish.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the two packets of unflavored gelatin in the remaining 2 cups of boiling water. Once dissolved, whisk in the can of sweetened, condensed milk. Cool until mixture is room temperature.
- Pour the white gelatin mixture over the colored cubes in the 9×13 dish. Refrigerate until set completely (3-4 hours).
- Slice jello into squares and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Cover the broken glass jello with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Try making broken glass jello in a bundt pan, following the directions the same as you would for a 13×9. This way it’ll look like pretty sliced cake! Customize the flavors and colors of jello you use to easily tailor it to any holiday or themed party.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jello 4 – 3 oz boxes of jello. any four colors/flavors – we used cherry, orange, lemon, and blue raspberry
- 6 cups boiling water divided
- .50 oz clear gelatin 2 – .25 oz packets of clear gelatin
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- non-stick cooking spray
Things You’ll Need
- 13×9 baking dish
Before You Begin
- *The white jello mixture needs to be cooled before pouring it into the dish or it will melt the colored cubes of jello.
- Be sure the jello is fully set before cutting it into pieces. Spread the pieces carefully throughout the baking dish – they can tear easily.
- Cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Instructions
- Spray four small square or rectangular containers with non-stick cooking spray. We used glass, flat-bottomed food storage containers, about 6” square.
- Add 1 packet of jello and 1 cup of boiling water to each container. Whisk the mixtures until jello is fully dissolved in the boiling water.
- Place lids on the containers, if available, and place in the refrigerator to set – about 2 hours.
- When the jello is set, slice into small cubes.
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Transfer the cubes of colored jello into the 9×13 dish and toss gently to distribute the colors evenly throughout the dish.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the two packets of unflavored gelatin in the remaining 2 cups of boiling water. Once dissolved, whisk in the can of sweetened, condensed milk. Cool until mixture is room temperature.
- Pour the white gelatin mixture over the colored cubes in the 9×13 dish. Refrigerate until set completely (3-4 hours).
- Slice jello into squares and serve.
