Colorful Glass Cake Delight
This Colorful Glass Cake Delight is a stunning and whimsical dessert that combines vibrant gelatin colors with a creamy topping on a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this dessert not only pleases the eye but also delights the palate with its playful textures and flavors. Each slice reveals a mesmerizing mosaic of colorful gelatin cubes suspended in a fluffy pineapple-infused whipped topping, making it an ideal treat for any celebration. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious and visually stunning dessert!
12-16 servings
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups (Crushed)
Sugar
1/2 cup (Granulated)
Butter or margarine
1/2 cup (Melted)
Lime gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package (Dry powder)
Strawberry gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package (Dry powder)
Orange gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package (Dry powder)
Boiling water
4 1/2 cups (For gelatin preparation)
Unflavored gelatin
1 envelope (Dry powder)
Cold water
1/4 cup (For softening unflavored gelatin)
Pineapple juice
1 cup (Boiled)
Frozen whipped topping
1 (8 ounce) carton (Thawed)
Instructions
1
Start by preparing the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well blended, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the gelatin layers.
2
For the gelatin layers, first, dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into an oiled 8-inch x 4-inch x 2-inch loaf pan and refrigerate until it is very firm, about 2 hours.
3
Repeat the same process for the strawberry and orange gelatins, ensuring to chill each layer until set.
4
Once all three flavored gelatins are firm, remove them from their pans and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
5
In a small bowl, soften the unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water. Meanwhile, bring the pineapple juice to a boil, then stir it into the softened gelatin until fully dissolved. Set this mixture aside to cool until it starts to thicken.
6
In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed whipped topping. Gently fold in the slightly thickened pineapple gelatin mixture until well combined.
7
Carefully add the colorful gelatin cubes to the whipped topping mixture, folding gently to maintain the shape of the cubes.
8
Spread the mixed gelatin and topping over the chilled graham cracker crust evenly.
9
Return the dessert to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorful Glass Cake Delight?
It is a visually stunning dessert featuring vibrant gelatin cubes suspended in a fluffy pineapple-infused whipped topping over a graham cracker crust.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 12 to 16 servings.
What are the ingredients for the graham cracker crust?
The crust consists of 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter or margarine.
What size pan should I use for the final dessert?
You should use a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch pan.
Which gelatin flavors are included in this recipe?
The recipe uses lime, strawberry, and orange gelatins.
How do I prepare the flavored gelatin layers?
Dissolve each 3-ounce package of flavored gelatin in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, then chill in oiled loaf pans until firm.
How long should the gelatin chill before cutting?
The gelatin layers should be refrigerated for about 2 hours until they are very firm.
What size should the gelatin cubes be cut into?
The flavored gelatin should be cut into 1-inch cubes.
How is the unflavored gelatin softened?
It is softened in 1/4 cup of cold water before being mixed with hot pineapple juice.
What liquid is used for the topping mixture?
Boiled pineapple juice is used to dissolve the unflavored gelatin for the topping.
What type of whipped topping is required?
The recipe calls for one 8-ounce carton of thawed frozen whipped topping.
When do I fold the pineapple gelatin into the whipped topping?
Fold it in once the pineapple juice and gelatin mixture has cooled and started to slightly thicken.
How do I ensure the gelatin cubes stay intact?
Gently fold the cubes into the whipped topping mixture to maintain their shape.
How long does the completed cake need to chill before serving?
The dessert should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving.
Do I need to bake the graham cracker crust?
No, the crust is chilled in the refrigerator while you prepare the other components.
Should the loaf pans for the gelatin be greased?
Yes, the 8-inch x 4-inch x 2-inch loaf pans should be oiled for easy removal of the gelatin.
How many total packages of flavored gelatin are used?
Three 3-ounce packages of flavored gelatin are used (lime, strawberry, and orange).
How much boiling water is needed in total for the flavored layers?
A total of 4 1/2 cups of boiling water is required (1 1/2 cups per flavor).
Can I use margarine instead of butter for the crust?
Yes, the recipe allows for either butter or margarine.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is preparing the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
What texture does the pineapple juice add?
It provides a fruity flavor and helps set the fluffy whipped topping.
Is this dessert suitable for parties?
Yes, it is described as an ideal treat for celebrations due to its colorful mosaic appearance.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include dessert, gelatin, layered dessert, party treat, and colorful dessert.
What is the preparation for the sugar in the crust?
The sugar should be granulated.
How should the whipped topping be prepared?
The frozen whipped topping should be thawed before use.
What is the preparation for the graham crackers?
They should be crushed into crumbs.
Does this recipe contain fiber or protein information?
No, nutritional values like fiber and protein are not provided in this specific recipe data.
What makes the 'glass' effect in the cake?
The 'glass' effect is created by the 1-inch cubes of colorful gelatin suspended in the topping.
What size are the loaf pans used for the gelatin?
The loaf pans used are 8-inch x 4-inch x 2-inch.