This creamy orange dessert is reminiscent of orange creamsicles. Jell-O salads reigned in 20th century America, climbing in popularity over the decades and reaching their peak in the 1950s. Gelatin dishes themselves date to medieval Europe, however, and jellied offerings were considered elite. The process of rendering collagen from animal bones was time consuming and labor intensive. When Jell-O was patented in 1897, the instant gelatin coincided with the spread of modern advancements like refrigerators. Jell-O was promoted as a light dessert after heavy meals. Fruit and cream-based Jell-O desserts are easy to prepare.
Recipe Servings: 8
Prep Time
10 minutes
+ 4 hours resting
+ 4 hours resting
Cook Time
Total Time
4 hours 10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
2 cups boiling water
1 pt vanilla ice cream, softened
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in small pan.
- Add boiling water to gelatin in large boil, stirring at least 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved.
- Stir in orange juice.
- Stir in ice cream until well distributed and smooth.
- Pour mixture into a 5-cup mold, glass dish, or decorative bowl.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
- Unmold and serve.
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