Broken Window Glass
Broken Window Glass is a vibrant, retro-style dessert featuring colorful gelatin cubes in a creamy, whipped mixture. It’s cool, light, and visually stunning—perfect for celebrations and kids’ parties.
Ingredients
- 3 packages (3 oz each) flavored gelatin (different colors, e.g., strawberry, lime, and orange)
- 1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 cup boiling water (for unflavored gelatin)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (or cold water)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or whipped topping
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the colored gelatin:Prepare each flavored gelatin separately according to the package directions (using less water if you want firmer cubes). Pour each into a shallow dish and refrigerate until firm (about 3–4 hours).
- Cut into cubes:Once set, cut each color into small cubes and gently mix them together in a large bowl.
- Prepare the creamy gelatin base:Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over ¼ cup cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.Stir in pineapple juice (or cold water). Let cool to room temperature.
- Make the cream mixture:In a large bowl, whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled unflavored gelatin mixture until smooth.
- Combine and chill:Gently fold the colorful gelatin cubes into the creamy mixture. Pour into a 9x13-inch dish, mold, or bowl. Smooth the top and refrigerate until firm—at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve:Unmold if desired, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use bright, contrasting gelatin colors for the best visual effect.
- Do not add warm gelatin cubes to the cream mixture—they’ll melt.
- Use canned pineapple juice (not fresh) to avoid curdling.
- You can use whipped topping instead of whipped cream for a lighter version.
- Chill overnight for best texture and easy slicing.