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 berry fourth of july
Makes one 6-cup gelatin mold

For those who love strawberries, blueberries, vanilla ice cream, and patriotism,
this Jell-O will make you wish you could hit all the notes in “The Star-Spangled
Banner.” Now is the time to use that star-shaped mold. Note: This ice cream
treat is best served cold immediately after unmolding.

First Layer To make the first layer, in a bowl, sprinkle the gela-
1 tablespoon (1 envelope) tin over the cold water and allow the gelatin to absorb the
unflavored gelatin powder water for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water and stir until the
1/4 cup cold water gelatin is fully dissolved. Stir in the sugar. Refrigerate until
1 cup boiling water thickened (see page 9). Arrange the blueberries and straw-
1/2 cup sugar berries in a pattern on the bottom of a 6-cup mold, then
1/2 cup fresh blueberries gently spoon the clear gelatin over the top. Refrigerate
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries until the gelatin is set but not firm (see page 9).

Meanwhile, to make the second layer, in a separate bowl,

Second Layer
sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and allow the gela-
2 tablespoons (2 envelopes) tin to absorb the water for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water
unflavored gelatin powder
and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Add the sugar
1/2 cup cold water
and stir until dissolved. Stir in the ice cream until the mix-
1 cup boiling water
ture is smooth. Let the mixture cool to room temperature,
1/4 cup sugar
then spoon into the mold over the berry layer. Refrigerate
2 cups (1 pint) vanilla ice until firm (see page 9). Unmold and serve.
cream, at room temperature

Seasonal Holiday Molds ~ 79

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 Copyright © 2012 by Victoria Belanger
Photographs copyright © 2012 by Angie Cao

All rights reserved.

Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group,
a division of Random House, Inc., New York.
www.crownpublishing.com
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Ten Speed Press and the Ten Speed Press colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc.

Some of the recipes in this work were originally published on Victoria Belanger’s website, jellomoldmistress.com.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Belanger, Victoria.
Hello, jell-o! : 50+ inventive recipes for gelatin treats and jiggly sweets / Victoria Belanger.
p. cm.
Includes index.
Summary: “The Jello Mold Mistress shares the secrets to creating inspired, modern gelatin mold desserts,
with fresh fruits and flavors, new twists on trendy treats, and artistic presentations”—Provided by publisher.
1. Cooking (Gelatin) 2. Cooking (Puddings) 3. Desserts. I. Title. II. Title: Hello, jello.
TX814.5.G4B45 2012
641.86’4—dc23
2011034560

ISBN 978-1-60774-111-4
eISBN 978-1-60774-112-1

Printed in China
Design by Betsy Stromberg
Food styling by Kim Kissling
Prop styling by Emma Star Jensen

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