Watch this video while you're making Frankenstein's Brain all by yourself in the kitchen late at night. Frankenstein's Brain is a Halloween classic for a reason!
What You Need
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8 servings
Original recipe yields 8 servings
1-3/4 cups boiling water
2 cups (6 oz. each) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/4 cup chopped pretzels
Let's Make It
1
Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Gradually whisk in cream cheese until well blended.
2
Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and pretzels. Pour into Brain Mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
3
Unmold gelatin onto plate just before serving.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Save room for this special occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.
Tip 2
Substitute
Prepare using JELL-O Peach or Strawberry Flavor Gelatin.
Allow gelatin to set several hours or overnight until completely firm. Before unmolding, dip knife in warm water and run knife around edge of gelatin to loosen. Dip mold in warm water, just to rim, for 15 sec. Lift from water and gently pull gelatin from edge of mold with moistened fingers. Place moistened serving plate on top of mold. Invert mold and plate and shake to loosen gelatin. Gently remove mold.
Nutrition
Calories
280
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 40g
80%
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 8 servings, 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.