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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Jello Frosting

Hey everyone! I'm on a mission this year to try new recipes, and I mean really follow the recipe. So far I've made dips and soups, it's time for dessert! Coleen posted this frosting and the novelty of it caught my eye.
I'm sure kids will LOVE it!
How fun to match the color to the holiday, cherry for Valentine's and lime for St. Pat's sound great.
This is a really fun project for a snowy day with the kids! (Yep, this pic is on my snow covered picnic table.)
They'll be wide-eyed just watching the jello turn from red liquid to pink marshmallow fluff.
It's a very light, silky icing that has the faint flavor of the jello.
I used cherry, the color is bright pink with little flecks of red-very pretty!
Coleen suggests this is best eaten the day it's made-not a problem.

Notes: Try to not let the cupcakes touch, the icing will stick to each other and break off.
Different jello brands (Royal, etc.) do not come in 3oz packs, so be sure to get the Jello Brand.

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Jello Frosting
3 oz package Jello (pick your flavor/color, not sugar free)
2/3 C sugar
1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 C boiling water (must be boiling to dissolve the sugar)
  1. Put everything except boiling water in the metal/glass bowl of your stand mixer fitted with whip attachment. 
  2. Turn the mixer to high just as you add the 1/2 C boiling water.
  3. Whip on high for five minutes. I literally used a timer and #10 on my KitchenAid.
  4. Will frost 24 cupcakes or 9x13 cake.
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74 comments:

  1. ShannonJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    How absolutely adorable! And I love that you are trying new things! I may have to try this for my kiddos..I know they will enjoy helping me!

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    This is one I think I can even try!
    Looks yummy.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Tina@WhatWeKeepJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I have to pass this on to my little chef niece- she will love making this. :)

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  4. HollyJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    I've never heard of jello frosting. Frosting....Jello....what's not to love!

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  5. Barbara F.January 21, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    This is an interesting recipe for frosting. I will check out Colleen's blog. Your cupcake is iced perfectly, I might add. xo

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  6. Coleens RecipesJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful photographs!! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.

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  7. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Looks like it makes a beautiful frosting. Great idea for the kiddies, too!

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  8. Comfy cuisineJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Veddy interesting! I'll have to give this one a try myself!

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  9. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    This is the coolest frosting recipe I've seen in a long while. It looks so light and fluffy. I can't wait to make this.

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Cute cupcakes! Something to keep in mind when my Grand gets old enough to join me some kitchen fun!

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  11. OliveJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Bravo for you for following recipes for I cannot do it no matter how hard I try. The cupcake is darling.

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  12. bjJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    ummm, can;t wait to try this...
    sounds fabulous...
    how did you get yours on so pretty??

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  13. Jan@southernjunkin'January 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Who knew? Jello frosting! Looks so good!

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  14. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    that looks fabulous and makes my mouth watering. Thanks for sharing.
    best greetings, Johanna

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  15. LeslieJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Wow... I am gonna try this. Thanks. There was just a little snow here..but better then none.

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  16. Chatty CroneJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Oh my gosh - what a neat recipe - thank you. sandie

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  17. Blondie's JournalJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    This is new to me and it looks So good!! You braved the cold for a snow picture! That a girl!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  18. Slice of PieJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    this recipe looks fantastic. Can't wait to try it ...and share it!

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  19. KathleenJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    It looks great! I will try it. Did it hold its shape well , or does it deflate quickly? I would think the gelatin would help it hold up.
    Did you get the snow? We got 6 inches.

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  20. Carol @ Always Thyme to CookJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Jello frosting, so cool! It looks great, love the color.

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  21. jeanneJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Lynn, I am sorry I haven't been to visit. I have had company for two weeks. Sigh! no time for my blog friends. I have missed you.

    This is the neatest idea for icing and it looks like it came right from the bakery. Does it need to be refrigerated? Beautiful in pinl.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  22. RettabugJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Very pretty! I remember making 7 min. icing years ago, before I married a diabetic. *sigh*

    I will share a link to your post with my DD...those g'kids will gobble these up.

    Thanks!
    Rett

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  23. MaryJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Oh what FUN! It whipped up beautifully & I love the flecks of color :)

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  24. SnapJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Who knew??? Jello frosting! Too much fun. You are going to have a ball with new recipes! Thanks for this one.

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  25. DebbieJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    My grandkiddos will LOVE this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe.
    xxoo

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  26. Tablescapes By DianeJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    This looks so Yummy !!! I did not know you could make Frosting with Jello! I am guessing you Can put on a cake also.. Thanks so much for the recipe and sharing this with us.
    I also would like to thank you so much for your comments on my Tablescape and my Kitchen, hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  27. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Yum! I frosting with jello? It's gotta be good!! I need to try this soon.

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  28. thingsforboysJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    oh, this sounds yum! What a good recipe. Will definitely give it a go.

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  29. The TablescaperJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    This looks great!

    Wonderful to have you be a part of SEASONAL SUNDAYS!

    - The Tablescaper

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  30. MichaeleJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    This is a great idea! At last - a frosting without butter!

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  31. charlotte's menagerieJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for sharing the Jello Frosting. It looks great.

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  32. SueJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Ooo...this is like the white frosting I love, only with flavor and color. I'll try this one!

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  33. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I never knew jello could be made into frosting! It looks delicious. I will save this to try making with my grandsons one day when they are a little older.

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  34. JacquelineJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    How unusual and it looks so soft and fluffy and I am sure delicious. I haven't heard of it before. I am going to have to pin this one. Sorry I have been missing in action, I haven't been home a spare minute, but I am back for a while. It sure made dreary January go quickly though!

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  35. JojoJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I can't wait to try this!!

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  36. bjJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    YUMMMMM...i keep coming back to this post.

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  37. JennJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Can I use sugar free jello and splenda? Will it hold up the same?

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    1. UnknownNovember 1, 2013 at 1:29 AM

      The recipe says not to use sugar free jello so I'm guessing it's the same for the sugar too..

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    2. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      I used sugar-free Jell-O and a used 3 1/3 cups of sugar and it worked out perfectly

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    3. MaeApril 24, 2018 at 9:28 AM

      Hi I live in tropical country wonder if it’s stable enough hot and humid ? Any thoughts? TIA!

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  38. NadiaJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    This is gorgeous! something new to me that I look forward to try.Please visit and follow my blog delightsofculinaria.blogspot.com

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  39. Meg LubyFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    SO PRETTY AND SO SO SO FUN! who would have thought jello could do that? or at least, look like that, ha. i am now in love with the idea of fruit flavor packet frosting!

    as per always, love your page. thank you for keeping things interesting and sharing with us!
    -meg
    @ clutzycooking.blogspot.com

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  40. Little City FarmFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Oh wow. I had no idea you could make frosting out of jello. Neat. Thanks for sharing at our LInk It Up Thursday party!

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  41. Simply TasheenaFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    This looks devine!


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  42. LaurenOpieFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    So was it just regular sugar? Tried this with my kiddos today and it didn't turn out. Thinking maybe powdered sugar might have worked better? Followed instructions exactly...

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  43. LynnFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Yep, regular white sugar and not sugar free jello. Very important to use boiling water, a stand mixer on high and the original poster said don't use a plastic bowl. Sorry to hear it didn't work out, mine was done in 5 minutes on high.

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  44. Jamie WebbFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I am trying this tonight! Looks so good!

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  45. LaFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Oh my. These are beautiful. I could help you eat some...

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  46. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I tried this tonight and mine didn't set either :( I used a handheld mixer, maybe that was why. I've never had problems before though.

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    1. LynnAugust 23, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      I'm so sorry to hear it didn't work out. The only thing I can say is mine using the KA did.

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    What a glossy finish!
    Great photo, love the matching cupcake case. :)

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  48. GinnySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    This turned out so well!! I used a hand mixer (for almost ten minutes) and it's thick and gooey and DELICIOUS

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  49. AnonymousNovember 13, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Can you use Jello Pudding instead of the gelatin?

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    1. LynnNovember 14, 2012 at 5:11 AM

      Hello! I don't know but kinda doubt it.

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    2. AutumnVirdenMarch 30, 2013 at 12:50 AM

      A good one to make with jello pudding is.1 small box any flavor of pudding, and only add half the milk it calls for to make the pudding mix well until thickened.Then fold in a small tub of cool whip refrigerate 30 min. Then top a cake or cupcakes very delicious & fluffy frosting!!!!

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  50. KatieJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Just made this to top my daughter's zebra cupcakes. Worked perfectly. I used my KA and let it whip for 10 minutes. Delicious!!!

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  51. MattiMarch 3, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    This is, I think, an easier Italian meringue frosting? I like the idea and thank you!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Is there a reason to not use sugar free Jello?

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    1. LynnMarch 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      I really don't know, the recipe calls for regular Jello...

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    2. UnknownOctober 24, 2015 at 7:15 PM

      I'm thinking it's because you add sugar anyway. So, why use sugar free jello?

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  53. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Making these on a snowy day today with my little boy !! And yes, I do realize it is May 19th ... we are in the middle of a big dump of snow ... sigh ... hahaha.

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  54. SandiFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    The title brought me here. I thought it said "Hello Frosting" and who can resist that? :-)

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  55. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    I'm gonna try to fold in some whipped heavy cream to lessen the sweetness and would make it creamier too.

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  56. Danger Is BrewingMay 8, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Icing sugar or granular sugar. Making this as a lemon cake with lemon jello icing.

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  57. UnknownJuly 3, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Is the 1tsp vanilla asking you to add vanilla extract? Or what vanilla do you add?

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  58. UnknownMay 31, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Does it cease to be a refrigerator cake and how can I avoid the extra sugar?

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  59. DeeJuly 22, 2017 at 6:53 AM

    I don't have a mixer. Can I do this a manual whip?

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  60. DeeJuly 22, 2017 at 6:54 AM

    I don't have a mixer. Can I do this with a manual whip?

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  61. UnknownOctober 17, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    How long will this last after it's made? Can this hold up in warm climate?

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  62. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM

    Excellent lite and fluffy frosting. Not too sweet

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  63. UnknownApril 22, 2022 at 12:25 PM

    My icing came very runny what did I do wrong thanks 😊

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    1. LynnApril 22, 2022 at 8:20 PM

      I'm sorry, I really don't know. Have a nice weekend!

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