Name: JELL-O Magic Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Ingredients: 3 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin; 1 tub (16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

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8 Hr(s) 10 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

10 Min(s) Prep

8 Hr(s) Cook

Watch this video to learn the magic behind JELL-O® Magic Mousse. With 10 servings, this recipe is great for a get-together. Add a little extra to this JELL-O® Magic Mousse with some chocolate-dipped maraschino cherries for garnish.

What You Need

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10 servings

Original recipe yields 10 servings

3 cups boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

1 tub (16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Let's Make It

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved.

Whisk in COOL WHIP until blended. (Gelatin mixture will be thin.)

Pour into 10 glasses or dessert dishes, 1-1/2-qt. bowl or 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.

Refrigerate 8 hours or until firm. If using mold, unmold dessert onto serving plate just before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Since this indulgent dessert serves so many people, it's a great choice to serve at your next party.

Tip 2

Shortcut

Is the COOL WHIP still frozen? No need to worry. Just follow the recipe as directed, using the still-frozen COOL WHIP. Just be sure to stir the gelatin mixture until the COOL WHIP is completely melted as directed before pouring into the glasses, dessert dishes, bowl or mold.

Tip 3

Special Extra

If preparing dessert in mold, melt 1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate as directed on package; pour into resealable plastic bag. Cut off small piece from 1 bottom corner of bag; squeeze chocolate over serving plate as desired. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold dessert onto plate just before serving.

Tip 4

Special Extra

Gently pat maraschino cherries with stems dry with paper towels. Microwave 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir until melted. Holding cherries by stems, dip into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Use to garnish desserts.

Tip 5

Substitute

Prepare using 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin.

Nutrition

Calories

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 40mg

Total Carbohydrates 13g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 11g

22%

Protein less than 1g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

10 servings, about 1/2 cup each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.