This nostalgic Crown Jewel Dessert is a showstopper at any gathering. It combines three distinct flavors of fruit gelatinorange, cherry, and limecut into colorful, jewel-like cubes. These vibrant pieces are folded into a creamy lemon-flavored whipped topping mixture, creating a light and airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp graham cracker crust. The dessert is refreshing, sweet, and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, holiday parties, or family reunions. It requires no baking, just patience for chilling, and delivers a classic, homemade taste that reminds many of simpler times.
Crown Jewel Dessert(Aka Broken Window Glass C
Description
This nostalgic Crown Jewel Dessert is a showstopper at any gathering. It combines three distinct flavors of fruit gelatinorange, cherry, and limecut into colorful, jewel-like cubes. These vibrant pieces are folded into a creamy lemon-flavored whipped topping mixture, creating a light and airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp graham cracker crust. The dessert is refreshing, sweet, and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, holiday parties, or family reunions. It requires no baking, just patience for chilling, and delivers a classic, homemade taste that reminds many of simpler times.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the orange, cherry, and lime gelatin mixes separately according to package directions, using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each flavor.
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Pour each prepared gelatin mixture into separate 8-inch square pans or shallow dishes.
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Refrigerate the gelatin pans until firm, which takes about 4 hours or overnight.
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While the gelatins chill, combine the pineapple juice and sugar in a small saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is hot.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon gelatin mix until fully dissolved.
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Add 1/2 cup cold water to the lemon gelatin mixture and stir well.
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Refrigerate the lemon gelatin mixture until it is slightly thickened, similar to the consistency of unbeaten egg whites, about 15-20 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. You can also press some crumbs up the sides if desired.
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Cut the chilled orange, cherry, and lime gelatins into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Prepare the Dream Whip mix according to package directions (using cold milk and/or egg whites as specified) or whip 2 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold the slightly thickened lemon gelatin mixture into the prepared whipped topping until combined.
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Gently fold in the frozen gelatin cubes.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan over the graham cracker crust.
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Refrigerate the dessert for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
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Before serving, run a knife or spatula around the edge of the pan to loosen the dessert, then remove the springform sides.
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Optionally, decorate the top and sides with additional whipped cream or dessert topping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 568.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 37.7g59%
- Saturated Fat 22.3g112%
- Cholesterol 141.2mg48%
- Sodium 1310.5mg55%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.9g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 28.3g
- Protein 24.7g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
