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.
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.