Chunks of Glass

Chunks of Glass
220 min.
8
404kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a delightful and eye-catching dessert? Let me introduce you to "Chunks of Glass," a fun and vibrant side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a splash of color and a burst of flavor. This playful recipe combines the refreshing tastes of assorted fruit-flavored Jell-O® with a luscious whipped cream and pineapple twist, resulting in a treat that looks as captivating as it tastes.

The magic begins with layers of cherry, lime, and orange gelatin, which not only provide a beautiful mosaic appearance but also a delicious fruity flavor that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. The creamy lemon and pineapple mixture adds a rich, smooth contrast, making each bite an adventure in texture and taste.

With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you don’t have to be a kitchen wizard to create this show-stopping dish. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields generous portions for up to eight people, making it ideal for parties or family gatherings. And at just 404 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So roll up your sleeves and gather your ingredients, because Chunks of Glass is ready to dazzle your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • ounce cherry jell-o 
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • cups heavy whipping cream 
  • ounce jell-o lemon flavored
  • ounce lime jell-o® mix flavored
  • ounce jell-o® mix orange flavored
  • cup syrup from pineapple canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Dissolve the cherry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. When dissolved, stir in 1/2 cup of cold water and pour into an eight or nine inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm. Repeat this process with the lime and orange flavors.
  2. In a small sauce pan, mix together the lemon gelatin with the pineapple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. When the gelatin is dissolved, set aside and allow to cool to room temperature until thick.
  3. Once the cherry, lime, and orange gelatin is firm, cut into 1 to 2 inch cubes. Beat the whip cream into stiff peaks, and fold it into the lemon pineapple mixture. Fold the gelatin cubes into the whipped cream mixture.
  4. Pour the gelatin and whipped cream mixture into a buttered and graham cracker crumb dusted 9 inch tube pan. Chill for several hours before unmolding.

Nutrition Facts

Calories404kcal
Protein4.64%
Fat57.03%
Carbs38.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.25
Glycemic Load
3.15
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.2508695773456%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.21mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
0.16mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:403.99kcal
20.2%
Fat:26.31g
40.47%
Saturated Fat:16.47g
102.95%
Carbohydrates:39.78g
13.26%
Net Carbohydrates:39.08g
14.21%
Sugar:34.98g
38.86%
Cholesterol:78.52mg
26.17%
Sodium:233.27mg
10.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.82g
9.63%
Vitamin A:1023.96IU
20.48%
Phosphorus:95.16mg
9.52%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.68%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.35%
Selenium:4.06µg
5.81%
Calcium:50.64mg
5.06%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.54%
Vitamin C:3.23mg
3.91%
Copper:0.08mg
3.82%
Potassium:120.97mg
3.46%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.4%
Magnesium:12.57mg
3.14%
Fiber:0.7g
2.78%
Vitamin K:2.65µg
2.53%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.44%
Iron:0.42mg
2.34%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Folate:7.47µg
1.87%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.83%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.74%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.61%
Source:Allrecipes