Rainbow Gelatin Cubes (Gladys Mae)

 Here is Gunner's recipe, as found in her recipe book.  Scroll past it for added information not included in her recipe.

Vary the colors to match the occasion...pink or blue for showers, school colors for graduation, etc.

four 3 oz packages assorted flavored gelatin

6 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided

5 3/4 cups boiling water divided

14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup cold water

1. In a bow, combine one package flavored gelatin and one envelope unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Pour into a 13x9" dish coated with non stick cooking spray; refrigerate until almost set, but not firm, about 20 minutes

2. In a bowl, combine the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, sprinkle two envelopes unflavored gelatin over col water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add to the milk mixture. Pour 1 cup of the creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored gelatin layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 25 minutes.

3. Repeat from beginning of recipe three times, alternating creamy gelatin layers with flavored gelatin. Chill each layer until firm before pour in next layer on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour after completely last layer before cutting into 1" squares.

4. Best to start this early in the day needed or the day before.

From Susan Hatch: I always wanted my mom to make these cubes for me. They do take longer than most be are so very pretty

Here is a similar recipe I found online from House of Nash Eats. It has more explanations and uses all 6 colors of the rainbow.   https://houseofnasheats.com/layered-rainbow-jello/

Layered Rainbow Jello

The jiggliest, most colorful and whimsical treat of all, this Layered Rainbow Jello is the perfect finger food for parties.  This finger jello a total crowd-pleaser and it's fun and easy to make.

Prep Time15minutes mins

Additional Time4hours hrs

Total Time4hours hrs 15minutes mins

Course: Uncategorized

Cuisine: American

 

Servings: 32 servings

 

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

• 6 different Jello flavors (Berry Blue, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Grape, and Raspberry, Cherry or Strawberry for red) 3 ounce packages
• 5 packages unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
• 8 1/2 cups water

Instructions

• Bottom (purple) layer: Dissolve a 3-ounce package of grape flavored jello with 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin (1/2 envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin) in 1 cup of boiling water by stirring until completely dissolved. Pour into a 9x13-inch pan and transfer to the refrigerator. Make sure the pan is sitting completely flat.  Chill until completely set, about 30 minutes.
• Second (white) layer: Make this layer at the same time as the bottom layer. Stir 2 teaspoons (1 envelope) of Knox unflavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water until dissolved. Add 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined. Let this sit out on the counter until cooled to room temperature, but not yet set while the previous layer sets up in the fridge.
• Once the first colored layer has set, make the next colored layer (berry blue) following the directions in Step 1 so it can start to cool. Then pour 3/4 cup of the white jello mixture over the colored layer and gently tilt the pan side to side for even distribution. Return jello to the refrigerator to set up, which takes about 20 minutes. 
• Continue to make layers following steps 1 & 2, alternating flavored colorful layers (the next colors in rainbow order are green, yellow, orange, and red) with the creamy white layers, letting the jello set between each addition until all of the jello has been used up. You will need to make the white layer a couple of times because even without refrigeration it will set up on the counter if you make it all at once.  
• Once the jello is completely set, slice into 1-inch squares using a paring knife (not a serrated blade which leaves marks in the jello) and serve. A small spatula will help you get the jello cubes out of the pan.

Notes

If you find the white layer is setting up on the counter in between waiting for layers to cool, set it into a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes and stir it a few times until it turns smooth and liquid again, then use like normal. Because this layer is used 5 times, you will need to make 2 1/2 batches total of the white layer to finish the jello.