Retro Jell-O Parfaits
See Jell-O in an all new way with this perfect parfait. No one will think you are tacky if you serve this at a dinner party, it's so beautiful.
Ingredients
1 package yellow jell-o, follow package instructions
1 package orange jell-o, follow package instructions
1 package red jell-o, follow package instructions
1 cup whipped cream, for garnish
garnish pineapple spears and maraschino cherries
Preparation
- Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet or tray by covering with a damp towel and placing an empty egg carton on top.
- Make one package of yellow Jell-O according to instructions.
- Pour 1 ounce into a 4 ounce parfait or stemmed glass.
- Tilt and rest on tray with mouth of glass resting on egg carton and stem on damp towel.
- Repeat steps with remaining glasses. Let set for 1 hour.
- Prepare red Jell-O as directed.
- Pour in 1 ounce into same glasses.
- Tilt in other direction and rest on egg carton and tray. Let set in fridge for 1 hour.
- Make red Jell-O according to package instructions.
- Pour into same glasses and let set for one more hour.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, a spear of pineapple and a maraschino cherry!