The Many Uses of Jell-O Gelatin and Pudding

Jell-O's gelatin and chocolate pudding rank among the most popular desserts and snacks. Both of these items come prepackaged, ready to use straight from the box. They come in several flavors ranging from classics like chocolate and vanilla to margaritas and pina coladas. 


No matter what your favorite flavor is you are bound to find it in gelatin and/or chocolate pudding. There are even sugar-free flavors for those who cannot or prefer not to have sugar. Personally, my favorite gelatin flavor is green tea and my favorite chocolate pudding flavor is the dark chocolate swirl. 


Chocolate pudding makes for a great snack or dessert. There is so much you can do with chocolate pudding. You can mix it with fruit, swirl whip cream on top, put chocolate, peanut butter or mint chips on top, put it in cakes to add flavor and moistness or make chocolate pudding pie. I love dark chocolate pudding pie that has chocolate piecrust mixed with peanut butter and peanut butter chips or Reese's Pieces. To me, this is one of the ultimate desserts combining my two favorite things - chocolate and peanut butter. 

Another snack or dessert that has many uses is gelatin. In addition to being used for snacks and desserts, it can also be added as flavor for drinks. Two gelatin desserts I adore are raspberry, strawberry or blueberry parfait with fruit on top and strawberry gelatin pie with strawberry Cool Whip in a piecrust. Fruit parfaits makes for a delicious breakfast or snack while the strawberry gelatin pie is a nice cold dessert enjoyed best on a hot summer's day. 


All of these recipes are easy to make and ready in a matter of minutes. Just be sure to use instant pudding or gelatin. Grab your favorite flavor of gelatin and/or pudding and get cooking. You never know what fun and creative desserts or snacks you can make.