While it’s easy to associate Jell-O with childhood, it’s time to discover all the recipes that can be made using a box of Jell-O. From pies to layered desserts and cakes to muffins, a box of pudding or gelatin can help create crowd-pleasing desserts. From simple to spectacular, these 30 impressive recipes made with Jell-O show how you can transform the humble box.
Cheater Cheesecake
“A friend of mine gave me a version of this recipe. I added the pudding mix to it to solve a problem with it setting up properly. The end result is so delicious, and easy peasy to make.” – Laurie
Cottage Cheese Jell-o Salad
“Wow, talk about an easy salad to make this is it! Now, my Grammie didn’t have a name for this recipe so I just gave it a name. I remember eating this Jell-o when I was a kid. I love that it has cottage cheese in it. It is light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet.” – Kimberly
Strawberry Pound Cake With Cream Cheese Drizzle
“Playing around with strawberries and came up with this. It came out moist and loaded with strawberries while they are in season.” – Rose
Mile High Strawberry Pie!
“This is a simple yet wonderful pie! The strawberries are piled high…. and aren’t mushy… but fresh! This is not an overly sweet pie… the flavor of the fresh strawberries shines through.” – Colleen
Oreo Dirt Pudding With Real Whipping Cream
“This is my husband’s and son favorite dessert. For my son’s birthday he did not want a cake, just dirt pudding.” – Natalie
White Chocolate Pie
“If you want a change from your usual Chocolate Pudding Pie, this is such a wonderful change. It is nice, creamy, and so easy to make.” – Betty
Graham Cracker Pudding
“This is a quick and simple dessert my mama use to make when I was young and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It’s delicious.” – Erica
Bonnie’s Lemon Cake
“This recipe comes from one of my mom’s friends. This lemon cake is rich and moist and will not let you down. There is a reason for packaged cake mixes and this is it!” – Susan
No-Bake Ding Dong Cake
“Yum!!!!” – Rachel
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
“These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are cake-like with a cream cheese frosting. The crunch topping adds the perfect contrast in texture.” – Debbie
Jumbo Cranberry Citrus Muffins
“My mother eats a muffin every day for breakfast and I have come up with several different kinds for her but this is her favorite kind that I have made.” – Cheryl
Watergate Cake With Pineapple
“I have been making a pistachio cake and Watergate salad for years. So I decided to combine the two. This is a super moist yet light cake that gets gobbled up every time I make it.” – Melissa
Creamsicle Cake
“This is a creamsicle cake recipe I’ve had for years. It’s so good.” – Pam
Lemon Crunch Dessert
“Spring is coming and what’s prettier than a yellow dessert that is scrumptious! Fresh and tangy and so lemony. This one will surprise you!” – Goldie
Arlene’s Caramel & Streusel Coffee Cake
“I love baking, but most of all I love creating new recipes of my own. My family are my taste testers and love this coffee cake, especially for the holidays.” – Arlene
My Favorite Strawberry Shortcake
“Berries just came back into season here a few days ago. Seems like local berries always taste sweeter than the ones that are shipped in from out of state.” – Sherry
Hawaiian Pie
“Kinda tastes like a pina colada in the form of a pie. Really easy and good…” – Joelle
Oh My God, What a Great Dessert!
“An unusual layered dessert that always gets rave reviews.” – Randi
Chocolate Cavity Maker Cake
“Over-the-top chocolatey-ness! So rich and moist, it doesn’t even need frosting. Don’t let the cake mix component fool you… this is highfalutin deliciousness!” – Lynette
Drumstick (Nutty Buddy) Dessert
“Family favorite!” – Suzanne
Chocolate Coconut Cheese Pie
“I wanted something a little different and came up with this pie. My family and guests loved it.” – Jolayne
Hawaiian Dream Trifle
“I love the combined flavors of pineapple, toasted coconut, and macadamia nuts. I combined these flavors with angel food cake and coconut cream pudding for a light tropical dessert.” – Susan
Strawberry Crunch Cake
“This recipe is a twist on an old classic favorite, Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream bars. This cake is a sure win for any summer picnic, potluck, or BBQ.” – Roni
Lemon Pound Cake With Warm Lemon Sauce
“Everyone loves lemon! It tastes so light and just like springtime. This is the perfect cake for any occasion.” – Susan
Moist Strawberry Cake
“I was inspired to bake Wanda Harrison’s Mama Seward’s Strawberry Cake from scratch using fresh ingredients since I did not have boxed cake and frozen sweetened strawberries on hand. My family and friends enjoyed the end results and I hope you do too.” – Mary Ann
Finger Lickin’ Good Cake (Barbara Mandrell’s “Pig-Lickin’ Cake”)
“You won’t want to leave anything on your fingers or your plate! This has got to be my all-time favorite cake.” – Laura
Vanilla Pudding Poppers
“These are so easy to make and versatile! You can fill them with any kind of pudding, chocolate, or even cheesecake. Yum!” – A
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
“This strawberry cream cheese pie is a hit with everyone. Great summer dessert.” – Donna
Fruit Salad to Die For!
“This is such an easy thing to make and the whole family will enjoy it. I try to keep it made all the time for my family.” – Betsy
Oreo Brownie Delight
“Basically, it’s just brownies and the innards of the Oreo Awesomeness with a few little extras – good gosh yummy yum yum in my tum tum tum! Hope you enjoy!” – PJ