Crown Jewel Gelatin Pie

Health score
1%
Crown Jewel Gelatin Pie
25 min.
18
252kcal

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Welcome to the world of desserts, where indulgence meets innovation! Today, we're diving into a vibrant, jewel-toned masterpiece that's sure to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests. Meet the Crown Jewel Gelatin Pie, a dessert that's as enchanting as it is delicious. This isn't your average pie; it's a symphony of colors and flavors, a celebration of the finest gelatin, whipped cream, and a graham cracker crust.

With a prep time of just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those moments when you need a showstopping dessert but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. It's designed to serve a generous 18 people, making it ideal for large gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to make a lasting impression. And here's the best part: each serving comes in at a modest 252 calories, so you can indulge without a second thought.

The Crown Jewel Gelatin Pie is more than just a dessert; it's an experience. Imagine layers of black cherry, lime, and raspberry gelatin, each cut into vibrant cubes and suspended in a creamy strawberry gelatin mixture. It's like a edible rainbow, nestled in a graham cracker crust. The secret to its ethereal texture is the careful balance of chilling times, ensuring each layer is perfectly set before the next is added.

So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your friends and family spellbound, grab your loaf pans, your gelatin, and your sense of adventure. Let's create a dessert that's fit for a queen (or king) – the Crown Jewel Gelatin Pie.

Ingredients

  • ounces cherry gelatin black
  •  graham cracker crust (9 inches)
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • ounces gelatin mix 
  • cup pineapple juice 
  • ounces raspberry gelatin 
  • ounces strawberry gelatin 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cups water cold divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
  2. Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Repeat with lime and black cherry gelatin, using two more loaf pans. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  3. Cut each into 1/2-in. cubes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add strawberry gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  6. Add remaining cold water.
  7. Transfer to large bowl. Refrigerate until thickened but not firm, about 1-1/4 hours.
  8. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into strawberry gelatin mixture. Gently stir in cubed gelatin. Spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat41.71%
Carbs53.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.45
Glycemic Load
2.7
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4047826087993%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.72kcal
12.59%
Fat:11.87g
18.26%
Saturated Fat:5.51g
34.42%
Carbohydrates:34.27g
11.42%
Net Carbohydrates:33.88g
12.32%
Sugar:24.34g
27.04%
Cholesterol:22.41mg
7.47%
Sodium:184mg
8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.05g
6.1%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.58%
Phosphorus:61.3mg
6.13%
Vitamin A:292.39IU
5.85%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.21%
Vitamin K:4.79µg
4.56%
Folate:16µg
4%
Copper:0.08mg
4%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.56%
Selenium:2.38µg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.24%
Iron:0.58mg
3.21%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.13%
Calcium:21.66mg
2.17%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Magnesium:7.95mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Potassium:58.61mg
1.67%
Fiber:0.39g
1.54%