Best Gelatin Dessert Squares Recipes

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until well combined. Add flour and continue to beat until dough comes together and is no longer dry.
• Press the dough into an 8x8-inch pan, smoothing the surface evenly with your fingers. Prick the dough all over with a fork to allow any steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Refrigerate while the shortbread cools and you prepare the strawberry topping.
• Whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add gelatin and whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread. Top evenly with sliced strawberries then pour gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares

RAINBOW GELATIN CUBES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 package flavored gelatin and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 20 minutes., In small bowl, combine the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add to milk mixture. Spoon 1 cup creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored gelatin layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 25 minutes., Repeat from beginning of recipe twice, alternating flavored gelatin with creamy gelatin layers. Chill each layer until set but not firm before spooning next layer on top. Make final flavored gelatin layer; spoon over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour after completing last layer before cutting into 1-in. squares.

JELLO SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix gelatin and jello together in a 2 quart bowl. Add boiling water. Stir until jello is dissolved.
• Add Cool Whip, stirring until melted.
• Pour into a 13 x 9 glass dish.
• Refrigerate several hours or until set.
• Cut into squares.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.

CHERRY GELATIN SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water.
• Stir in pie filling; mix well.
• Slowly stir in soda (mixture will foam).
• Pour into an 8-inch square dish.
• Cover and refrigerate until firm.
• Cut into squares.
• Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

APPLESAUCE GELATIN SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
• Stir in cold water and applesauce.
• Pour into a 13x9 pan coated with cooking spray.
• Refrigerate for 8 hours or until firm.
• Cut into squares.