Strawberry Margarita Jello

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"Oh, wow, this is so tangy and refreshing! Just like the real thing. Cooking time is actually chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package wild strawberry gelatin
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
• 1 (10 ounce) can frozen margarita mix, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup tequila or 1/2 cup water

• Garnishes

• whipped cream or Cool Whip
• fresh strawberries
• grated lime zest

directions

1. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, stirring to make sure all is dissolved.
2. Combine the thawed strawberries (with juice) and margarita mix in a blender with 1/2 cup tequila or water. Blend until smooth.
3. Stir strawberry mixture into the gelatin mixture. The recipe suggests pouring 3/4 cup mixture into margarita glasses to set, but you can also use a 8 x 12-inch pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, until set. The 8 x 12-inch pan needs to set overnight.
4. To serve: garnish with whipped cream, a fresh strawberry and/or grated lime zest.