Broken Glass Dessert

Name: Broken Glass Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin; 4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

"When it's cut this dessert looks like stained glass windows," remarks Kathy Crow of Cordova, Alaska.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup pineapple juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

In a small bowl, soften unflavored gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring pineapple juice to a boil. Stir in unflavored gelatin until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press into a
greased 13x9-in. dish. Chill. Combine lime gelatin and 1-1/2 cups boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into an buttered 8x4-in. loaf pan; chill until very firm.
Repeat with strawberry and orange gelatins. In a large bowl, gently fold whipped topping into pineapple juice mixture. When flavored gelatins are firm, cut into 1-in. cubes; gently fold into whipped topping mixture. Spoon over crust. Chill for at least 2 hours.

Originally published as Broken Glass Dessert in Taste of Home April/May 1997

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mikeowens1947

Apr 8, 2016

My mom made this often before she passed, but I never got her recipe. Thanks Angela for sharing it here!
MariaS.

Apr 18, 2011

A friend of mine gave me this recipe about 20 yrs ago and I've been making it ever since. The only I've changed is I use yogurt instead of whipped topping. This dessert is just as great with other flavors that I've used. My family and friends love this dessert whichever flavors I use.
kona95

Sep 25, 2010

Prepared this recipe for our daughters pre-birthday celebration in August. Ideal for a hot summer evening sweet dessert. Delicious and very easy to prepare!
Trilby Yost

Jun 8, 2010

This recipe always goes over well, especially with kids but adults love it too. I have used other gelatin flavors such as cherry and lemon.
cindyswartz

Apr 6, 2010

This is such a great dessert to eat. It's worth the little bit of extra work to make it. One of my favorites.