Mexican Jello

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 12

Delicious Mexican Jello recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

439

Sugar

35g

Fat

30g

Mexican Jello is a popular dessert in Mexico that is loved for its creamy and indulgent texture. This dessert is perfect for hot summer days, as it is refreshing and cool. It is also a great dessert for entertaining, as it can be made in advance and is sure to please everyone. The jello has a mild sweetness that pairs well with a variety of toppings, making it a versatile dessert that can be customized to your liking.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, pour in hot water and add unflavored gelatin.
2.	Use a whisk to mix until the gelatin is dissolved.
3.	Add cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl, mix well.
4.	Pour in half-and-half and continue mixing until everything is well combined.
5.	Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the jello is set.
6.	Once set, cut the jello into cubes and serve as desired.
7.	If desired, add canned fruit as a topping.

PROS

Mexican Jello is a quick and easy dessert that is sure to please everyone.

It can be made in advance, making it a great dessert for entertaining.

It is also a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with different toppings.

CONS

Mexican Jello is not particularly healthy, as it is high in sugar and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not known for its health benefits, but it can be enjoyed as a treat in moderation.
Gelatin has been shown to have potential benefits for joint health and skin health.
Additionally, the half-and-half and cream cheese in this recipe are sources of calcium.

	1 quart hot water
	1 ounce unflavored gelatin
	1 lb cream cheese , softened
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1 pint half-and-half
	canned fruit , drained ( optional )