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Cool, fruity and creamy, these gelatin treats are richer than plain gelatin and cut easily into whatever shape you'd like. They're a fun finger food that works for any holiday or theme. -Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 113 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Valentine Cutouts in Taste of Home February/March 1996, p33
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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by erinmarie78
Oh my goodness, these are SO GOOD! So far I've made them with strawberry gelatin and lime gelatin. The lime works great for St. Patrick's Day, and I used a shamrock cookie cutter. I've already made this recipe quite a few times and everyone who's tried them has loved them... will definitely keep on making them!
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2009 by pinkygem
These are great. I took them to a church fellowship and they were a hit. I am going to try other combinations of flavors and use different cookie cutters. Many possibilities with this recipe!
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by mrs_h
These were a little too sweet for my tastes, but I think they would be perfect for kids.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2009 by marlaray
My three y/o grandson enjoyed the Valentine jigglers. My daughter liked them as well and we discussed lime jello on St Paddy's Day and peach jello for spring/easter. We plan to use the receipe again, although I thought it was a lot of jello and it was certainly "stiff". I used sugar free jello.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2009 by SunnieB
These were very good! My husband wanted to take some to work to "show off" what I made him.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2009 by Lisa43
This was WONDERFUL in so many ways. I used the raspberry jello along with the vanilla pudding and they came out PERFECT! They set so nicely, "jiggled" perfectly..I have several different sizes of hearts so they turned out so cute. We added dollops of whipped cream and different kinds of Valentine sprinkles. My family and neighbors loved them. What a great combination..both the jello and pudding. A 4 year old could make this without messing it up. So easy and the flavor was sooooo good! Thanks so much for sharing a recipe that I will make over and over again. It's impossible to screw this one up! Can't wait to try your other recipes!
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2009 by glb006
That is why we have recipes, so that we get a good product. When different items are substituted, they havent been tried and then you are on your own as to if the product will be an acceptable product or not. I do substitute also and when I do, I understand that my product may not be the best it could be. Obviously this product should not be made with sugar free jello/pudding,unless some adjustments are made.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2009 by menlo
I made the cut outs with sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. They were watery and left an awful aftertaste. Not sure if I will try them with the regular pudding and jello.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by lspiess
I made them and they tasted really good, cut well with the cookie cutters but when I tried picking them up, they were too soft and broke. I used sugar free jello and pudding so maybe this made a difference. I would make it again and put in pudding cups and top with cool whip and a cherry on top and have a great dessert just not in cute shapes.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by ekiefer
loved how easy it was, had my 18 month old granddaughter help me cut out the hearts
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by goofylouie
It was great & easy!!
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by pennyjensen
Yummy!! Way better than the regular "jigglers"! I sent the recipe to all my friends and family with young children, who will love to make and eat these too.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by sj55
We all loved these and I've made them again today!SJRyan
We all loved these and I've made them again today!
SJRyan
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by rosemom4
I made these for my annual Valentine lunch. I put a heart shaped Junior Mint in the center of the heart. I put a dollop of whipped cream at the top of the heart and added 2 mint sprigs on top of the whipped cream. In the center of the whipped cream where the 2 mint sprigs met, I placed a candy conversation heart. These touches added some color and fun.rosemom4
I made these for my annual Valentine lunch. I put a heart shaped Junior Mint in the center of the heart. I put a dollop of whipped cream at the top of the heart and added 2 mint sprigs on top of the whipped cream. In the center of the whipped cream where the 2 mint sprigs met, I placed a candy conversation heart. These touches added some color and fun.
rosemom4
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by scdavis
Neither of my 3 grandchildren liked them at all. Myself and some of the other adults thought they we ok. The pudding definately makes them better than plain jigglers, but I probably won't make them again.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by aecape
These treats where a snap to make and the kids loved them! I made them for my son's class party and the adults liked them as much as the children did. I think I have found my new treat to take to parties. I am already planning for Easter and St. Patricks day jello cutouts!I love the texture that the pudding adds, I will not make plain jigglers without the pudding again.
These treats where a snap to make and the kids loved them! I made them for my son's class party and the adults liked them as much as the children did. I think I have found my new treat to take to parties. I am already planning for Easter and St. Patricks day jello cutouts!
I love the texture that the pudding adds, I will not make plain jigglers without the pudding again.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by dbcas
I used orange gelatin since that was what I had but my kids weren't thrilled with it and said they like plain gelatin better. I thought it tasted a little like a creamsicle.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by bethar
These were a fun treat and turned out well. :) I, too, used sugar-free jello and pudding as well as skim milk. When I make them again I will probably just cut them in squares so as not to have the "left-overs" from around the cookie-cutter-shapes; but it was fun to do the hearts for a Valentine's treat. Just like jello, though, these do not last very long. Our left overs began to get "watery" after the first day so you'll want to make them for an occasion where they will be eaten right away. Thanks for sharing the recipe. :)
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by Trea
What type of Gluten Free recipes do you have--or adaptations of regualar recipes?Trea
What type of Gluten Free recipes do you have--or adaptations of regualar recipes?
Trea
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by thirdone
Since I am diabetic,I make these with sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, & 2 o/o milk. The carb count would be as listed on the pudding box. The taste would be no different than the regular stuff. I always use the sugar free in recipes and it always comes out great. But ALWAYS remember, Sugar Free does not always mean that there are no carbs.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by motherbear2728
How did this work out with the sugar free items. Alice
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by plytmkutr
I am going to try this with sugar free items. Looks good.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by gayle217
Can't these be made with sugar free jello and pudding and low fat milk? That should't affect the outcome, I wouldn't think.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by dotbeel
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by marcoates
This sounds like a fun thing to serve for a snack or dessert. Looking forward to trying it --I will try it for St. Patrick's Day with a Shamrock cookie cutter and lime jello.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by maxertel
I make "finger jello" with 3 boxes of jello & 6 or so packets of knox unflavored gelatin.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by Mary Hochstetter
for diabetics...use sugar free jell-o and pudding. Carbs would be differant though than what listed. I think my daugther will like these..she's diabetic. I'm gonna try this one:)
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by djb1240
Excellent dessert. Also good for parties.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by patricagreenglass
sound very good and healty .
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by CarrollS
I think it would be great to use all sugar free ingredients! Even more diabetic friendly!
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by lynigues
Excellent recipe. Kids love to help make it. Vary the flavors & shapes with the holidays.
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