Gelatin Jigglers

“Less Jiggle” Jigglers

Prep Time: 20 minutes active, plus chilling

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serving Size: 24

4 boxes (sugar free) Jello, any flavors

4 packets unflavored gelatin (Knox)

1 and 1/2 cups fat-free Greek Honey Yogurt (2-6 oz tubs)

1/2 cup cold Water

5 1/2 cups boiling Water

Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a medium size bowl. Let stand until the gelatin "blooms" (5 minutes)

Add 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water to dissolve gelatin completely. Add the greek yogurt, use a wire wisk to combine. Set this aside so it can cool to room temperature.

Line a 9x13 pan with a sheet of plastic wrap. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 package of unflavored gelatin (about 1 and 1/2 tsp) with 1 package flavored jello. Add 1 cup boiling water, stir to dissolve. Let it cool to room temp and pour it into the prepared pan.

Refrigerate for 15 minutes. (While this chills, make the next jello flavor the same way, allowing it to cool as well)

When the first layer has chilled, pour some of the yogurt mixture (a little more than a cup) over it. Return to refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Continue mixing ahead the flavored jello, and alternating layers every 15 minutes. 

When all layers have been added, let it chill for about 3 hours (or overnight) until completely firm.

Holding each end of the plastic wrap pan liner, lift the slab out of the pan. Place the Jello "slab" on a countertop or cutting board, cut to desired shapes. (cover your counter with paper or the Jello will stain.) Store refrigerated in a covered container.

ALTERNATE ENDING: Pour each jello flavor into separate plastic sandwich containers. Allow to set for 20 minutes. Remove when set, and cut into 1" cubes. Toss the cubes into a 9x13 pan, and pour yogurt mixture over it. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 24 squares.

Submitted By: Kristin Plaugher, EMT

Wisconsin, USA

Contest: Nationwide EMT