Jell-O is the perfect Easter treat. It can be the inspiration for a fun Easter dessert or salad. Bright colors, light taste, easy to make, and the perfect base on which to build a thousand creative taste sensations. My aunt used to make the most amazing layered Jell-O salads for every family get-together back in the 60s and 70s.
Did you know it’s been around since the late 1800s? Jello was originally created by husband and wife team Pearl Bixby and MayWait, who made and sold medicinal syrups. They didn’t do well marketing their new product and soon sold both the name and patented formula to a gentleman who knew just how to market this new invention. It was later bought by General Foods which became Kraft Foods and well, we all know what happened from there.
This fabulous Jell-O ad is from a 1947 magazine that features Kate Smith along with a few recipes.
No matter what the season, Jell-O is the perfect food. Cool and soothing, it goes down easily and doesn’t feel heavy. Kids love it for its bright colors and vibrant flavors.
If you happen to be stuck in a hospital for any length of time, you will surely see some turn-up with a meal or two. It’s served in school cafeterias and restaurants alike and still brings a smile to almost everyone’s face. As a low-cost and easy-to-make dessert, Jell-O can’t be beat. Layered, as a mix-in or topping, or on its own. Jell-O goes down easily and makes a wonderful treat.
Try this simple vintage Jell-O recipe below to bring some jewel-toned tastiness to your Easter table.
Broken Glass Jell-O recipe
Ingredients:
4 small boxes of Jell-O in your choice of flavors/colors
2 packages of unflavored gelatin
One 14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
Non-stick spray
Water
Instructions
Spray four square bowls with non-stick spray. In each bowl, add one cup of boiling water to each package of jello, mix, and let set. Once set cut into squares. Spray a 9″x 13″pan with non-stick spray, and tumble in the colored squares.
Mix two packets of unflavored gelatin with 2 cups boiling water and a can of sweetened condensed milk. When the mixture is at room temperature then gently pour over the colored jello squares in the pan. Refrigerate until set. Cut and serve in squares.
