Fruity Jello-Ice Cream Whip

Submitted by papergoddess

"Fresh and creamy, delicious dessert my grandmother used to make. You can use any flavor jello, and you can add fresh or canned fruit for extra eye-appeal. Cook time includes refrigeration."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 6 cups

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package Jello gelatin, any flavor
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1 (1 lb) can fresh strawberries or (1 lb) can fruit (optional)
• 1 (6 ounce) package Jello gelatin (optional)

directions

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil.
2. Add jello and stir until COMPLETELY dissolved.
3. Add cold water and refrigerate until almost set.
4. Begin adding softened ice cream, small amounts at a time, and beat with hand mixer until smooth.
5. Refrigerate until firm, 2-3 hours.
6. OPTIONAL (this is very pretty in a clear glass bowl):When jello and ice cream mixture is completely set, drain a can of peaches or other fruit and layer on top of jello mixture.
7. Repeat directions for jello with a second package; refrigerate until almost set, then pour carefully over fruit for a clear layer.
8. Refrigerate until completely set.

Reviews

[Mary in LA.]

I made this recipe and it was so delicious.I put fresh apples, peaches,pears and bananas in it.