Jello 1-2-3 Dessert : A Blast from the Past that Never Gets Old

Jell-o 1-2-3 Layered Dessert
INGREDIENTS
• 3 oz Flavored Gelatin Mix (Any Flavor)
• 1 1/2 Cups Boiling Water
• 8 oz Whipped Topping (like cool whip, thawed)
PREPARATION STEPS
1. In a medium mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin mix into boiling water.
2. Carefully stir in 2/3 of the whipped topping until incorporated. It will melt.
3. Once mixed, pour into individual clear serving glasses. 4-6 depending on size.
4. Place in the fridge and allow it to set for at least 3 hours
5. Once set, top with additional whipped topping or whipped cream.
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[@cathymoore9283]

I'm heading into kitchen to make it now. I use to make it for my grandpa when he started getting sick. He liked how it "magically" separated the layers. Miss those times......😊

[@catscratchkitchen]

I love the memories food like this invokes. Thanks for watching!

[@susanrobinson408]

Oh, I had forgotten about that!! My mom made that all the time in the 60s. I can't believe I raised two boys without ever making this treat for them!!

[@catscratchkitchen]

I was the same way! Can't believe I forgot how yummy it makes plain ol' jello.

[@carolporter7094]

I’ve been liking for this forever, thank you!

[@cathylaycock5598]

Used to love these! We'd put them at an angle in the freezer a few hours before supper. Wish we had them in our stores. Thanks for the memories. 😊💗🇨🇦

[@catscratchkitchen]

Love the happy memories folks have of these. Thanks for watching!

[@DanaTheInsane]

Not had it since it was last discontinued in the 90s. I'm not much of a cook but I think thanksgiving will be seeing this. no idea it was this easy.

[@catscratchkitchen]

Perfect light side or dessert. Thanks for watching.

[@tinamsykes]

I love jello! Grew up eating 123 jello! Thank you for posting.

[@catscratchkitchen]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@hootilicious1395]

I had no idea it was that simple to make. Thank you!

[@catscratchkitchen]

Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@smeenasiddiqui7464]

Wow.....old is Gold. Best ever recipe. Thanks. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@patmorrison474]

I'm going to make it tomorrow for company. Thanks!!

[@catscratchkitchen]

Enjoy, and thanks for watching

[@debrashort7061]

Cool 😊. Thanks for the recipe.

[@catscratchkitchen]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@marefreed4140]

I never knew you could make that without the mix packet!

[@sybilsmith2742]

A friend sent me this video! I hope to make it next summer. I haven’t had this in decades!

[@catscratchkitchen]

Thanks for watching!

[@kronos5385]

I remember Jello 1 2 3 well. My recollection was that it was pulled from the market because it had quite a collection of some pretty suspect chemicals, It was all one powder that really needed a blender to mix with the water. So the upper layers were not a separate Cool Whip layer but they were formed from that one powder that you blended and then it separated itself in the refrigerator. I think that's where those chemicals came in. To magically form different layers. Maybe they mixed in a dry dairy product in the box but there were not different colors visible in the powdered gelatin mix. Think about it. How else could a single color powder transform itself into 3 layers without some help from modern chemistry? This is just my memory but I think that's accurate.

[@lorainelawhead3110]

Love this I remember this

[@themagicgecko1053]

Wouldn't whisking or using an egg beater be a lot faster and make the mixture more homogeneous?

[@catscratchkitchen]

You can if you want, but it's really not necessary. I was just making it as simple as possible.

[@handicappedtraveler]

Looks very yummy

[@catscratchkitchen]

A great treat for summer 🌞

[@DanaTheInsane]

Can I ask a question? I made it and it seems to have come out ok, but the topmost layer is thin, does that mean I didn't use enough cool whip? I"m sure it will be good, but I want a thicker frothy layer next time. What do you suggest?

[@catscratchkitchen]

You can definitely use more cool whip if you want a thicker top layer. Don't forget you can add just cool whip as a garnish layer to the top too. Thanks for watching.

[@alikalai]

Can this be made in a pan instead of individual cups?

[@catscratchkitchen]

Sure! You won't get the visual of the layers until you serve it, but it will still work just fine

[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

Will it still rise like that if you add strawberries?

[@catscratchkitchen]

It should still separate, the strawberries will most likely sink to the bottom.

[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

@@catscratchkitchen thank you for replying so quickly! I'm making a strawberry one the regular way, and adding decorative strawberries on top. But the next one I make, I want it to have strawberries in the Jell-O. Thank you again! May I tag you when I post my pictures tonight? It's my first time making it.. ❤️

[@catscratchkitchen]

Absolutely! I would love to see it.

[@lalawnj41]

Anyone tried this? Does it really taste like Jello 123?? The middle layer was my favorite.