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Christmas Jello Roll Ups are amazingly easy to make and the kids love them!
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Christmas Jello Roll Ups

Christmas Jello Roll Ups are amazingly easy to make and the kids love them! Jello rolled up into a flavorful spiral.
Prep Time10 minutes
Set time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, Jello
Servings: 12 roll-ups

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • 2 medium sized, microwavable mixing bowls
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 9 x 9 inch pan 
  • regular toothpicks or decorative toothpicks
  • sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 package red jello (either strawberry or raspberry flavor)
  • 1 package green, lime jello
  • 2 cups small marshmallows, divided
  • 1 cup hot water, divided

Instructions

  • Spray the pan evenly with cooking spray making sure that you get into the corners.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together 1 package of red jello and 1/2 cup of water. Be sure the powder fully dissolves.  If you are having a hard time getting the powder to dissolve, pop the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute on high heat.
  • Add 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and stir them in. Place in the microwave for 1 minute on high heat.  Take out and give it a good stir. Make sure all the marshmallows have melted.
  • Pour the jello marshmallow mixture into the pan prepared with nonstick spray. 
  • Place in the fridge to set for  1 hour.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together 1 package of green jello and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Add 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and stir them in. Place in the microwave for 1 minute on high heat, then remove and stir. Again, make sure all the marshmallows have melted.
  • Allow the green jello to cool for 5-7 minutes.
  • Check to make sure the red layer has completely set. If it hasn’t, allow for more time in the fridge.
  • Pour the green layer directly over the red layer and make sure it fully coats the red layer.
  • Place in the fridge for another 55 minutes.  
  • Remove and use a spatula or knife to loosen the edges of the jello. It should lift very easily.
  • Starting at one end, start rolling the jello until it forms a log and place the toothpicks along the edge holding the seam down. Give yourself an inch and half between toothpicks.
  • Place on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut in between each toothpick.
  • Keep refrigerated until you are ready to serve.  

Notes

  • the time in the fridge is determined by the pan size.  If you are using a larger pan, it will take less time to set.  If using a smaller one, more time will be needed.
  • I prefer a metal pan to make this dessert.  It keeps the bottom layer very cool while you are pouring the hot, second layer.
  • Although we did this recipe as a Christmas one, any flavor of jello will work for this dessert.  I would suggest using distinct and very different colors for the layering so that the swirl is visible.