Layered Jello Dessert, for summer parties!

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★★ Easy 30 min + chilling 8–10

When temperatures rise and barbecue season begins, it’s time for desserts that are refreshing, light, and easy to share. This layered jello dessert is one of those nostalgic summer classics that instantly brings back family gatherings and childhood memories.

With soft biscuits soaked in fruit syrup, creamy vanilla pastry cream, juicy fruit, and a colorful jello topping, this dessert is simple, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser. It is also one of those desserts that looks much more impressive than the effort it actually requires — perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or warm evenings with friends.

Ingredients

(for a 20 × 30 cm / 8 × 12 inch dish)

• 2 packs petit-beurre biscuits (or digestive biscuits)
• 1 large can fruit in syrup (peaches, pears, or mixed fruits)
• 1 box jello powder for 500ml jello (cherry or strawberry work especially well)

Pastry Cream

• 2 cups milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 4 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Prepare the biscuit layer
   Drain the canned fruit, reserving the syrup. Lightly dip the biscuits in the syrup and arrange them in a rectangular dish, making two layers. Refrigerate while preparing the cream.
2. Make the pastry cream
   Heat 1½ cups milk with the sugar. Dissolve the flour and cornstarch in the remaining ½ cup milk, then add to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
3. Finish the cream
   Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the egg yolks. Return briefly to low heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
4. Add the cream layer
   Let the cream cool slightly, then spread evenly over the biscuits, sealing the edges well. Refrigerate until slightly firm.
5. Prepare the jello
   Prepare the jello according to package instructions and let cool completely.
6. Finish the dessert
   Arrange the fruit over the cream layer. Slowly pour the cooled jello over the fruit using a spoon to avoid disturbing the layers.
7. Chill
   Refrigerate for several hours or overnight until fully set.

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Tips & Variations

• Use fresh seasonal fruit for a lighter summer version.
• Strawberry, cherry, peach, or tropical jello all work beautifully.
• For a more festive version, create two colorful jello layers.
• Serve very cold for the most refreshing result.

Simple, nostalgic, and always popular, this dessert is one of those recipes that disappears surprisingly fast at summer gatherings ✨

   

 Enjoy!
      

[Initially published on 6/17/13 9:53 PM]