Celebrate Jello Week with these yummy treats! What kid could resist them? So cute! How fun would they be in a lunch box or for a holiday or party treat! You can do them in any color for any theme: red for Valentines, red and green for Christmas, orange for Halloween, green for St. Patricks, red and blue for 4th of July etc.
My kids were not in agreement as to the name of these treats. On the Kraft website http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-marshmallow-pinwheels-51697.aspx they are called Gelatin Pinwheels, but some of my kids thought that fruity roll-ups sounded better. Either way they are fun, easy and delicious!
Gelatin Pinwheel/ Fruity Roll-Ups
1 (3 oz.) pkg. jello
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Lightly spray an 8 or 9 inch pan square pan with non-stick cooking spray and make sure it is spread well.
Stir together water and jello powder in a glass bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Remove bowl and stir well making sure jello is dissolved. If necessary, return to microwave for 20 seconds or so to make sure jello is dissolved and stir again.
Add marshmallows and return to microwave for 20-40 seconds or until marshmallows have just begun to puff. This is the key to a successful marshmallow layer! If you over cook the marshmallows, they just dissolve and your roll-up will not have two distinct layers.
Whisk quickly until marshmallows are dissolved.
Pour quickly into prepared pan and chill in fridge for 45 minutes or until well set. Creamy layer will float to the top.
Remove the pan from fridge. At this point, the jello should be very firm and easy to handle. Gently pull one side away from pan and lift entire sheet onto counter. Starting at one end, roll up tightly. With seam side down, cut into 10-12 (1/2) inch slices. We found it easiest to cut with a piece of thread or dental floss. Just put the string around roll-up, cross and pull.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Now Go Spread Some Fruity Gelatin Pinwheel Joy!
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Stop it! Is it really Jell-O week??? I just did a Jell-O post this week not knowing! we {adore} Jell-O at our house.
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Even my well-grown guys are gonna love this one. Thanks.
I made these LATE last night and even though I chilled them on an uneven surface
p They still turned out great. I was in intrigued to see the jello and marshmallow separate.
So glad they worked out for you! They are so much fun to make and eat.
So let’s see if I understood correctly, I mix the jello and the water and microwave it until it is dissolved, then I add the marshmellows all together with the jello in the same bowl? Thankyou!
That is correct- just make sure to not over cook marshmallows – cook just until begin to get puffy, then quickly mix in and chill- layers will separate as cooling. Good luck!
Is there a stove top method? Anything other than microwave? Thanks
I have done it on the stove before. It is just easier not to over-cook the marshmallows in the microwave. Mix water and Jello together and stir on stove until dissolved, then add marshmallows and cook just until they start to puff. Remove pan from heat and stir just until dissolved, then quickly pour in prepared pan. It is critical not to overcook the marshmallows to get a distinct layer. Good luck!
Just curious have you done this without the marshmallows?
Hello, thanks for sharing this great recipe. I was wondering if this could be made using marshmallow fluff instead of regular marshmallows?
You could try it, but because of the consistency I would predict it will incorporate differently and so you would not have the double layer. Let us know if you try it. Thanks!
I have not done it without marshmallows. I think it will still work, but you will not have a double layer which doesn’t look as interesting. Let us know if you try it and what you think. Thanks!
Approx. how many does this recipe make??
MADE IT! AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU!!
We are so glad you tried it and liked it! Hope you try other flavors too.
It really depends on how thick you slice them. It is about 8 inches across, so if you slice in 1 inch slices then you will have 8. I usually aim for a thinner slice so maybe around 14-16 although the two end pieces do not make as nice of a slice as the others do. Hope you give it a try!
Can you cook it on the stove too? Because I don’t have a bowl large enough for the micro
I have done it on the stove before. It is just easier not to over-cook the marshmallows in the microwave. Mix water and Jello together and stir on stove until dissolved, then add marshmallows and cook just until they start to puff. Remove pan from heat and stir just until dissolved, then quickly pour in prepared pan. It is critical not to overcook the marshmallows to get a distinct layer. Good luck!
i am just wondering how long they last outside of the fridge? would these be a good thing to send to school or do you think they will melt?
thanks!
Thanks for the question. I pack my kids lunches in “Packit,” so they are chilled, but if lunches are not chilled, I am not sure how long they will last before getting gummy. Give it a try and let us know if they last until lunch time. Kids love them- they are so fun!