❤️ Jell-O Valentine Hearts
These Jell-O Valentine Hearts are a colorful, sweet, and jiggly treat made with layers of flavored gelatin and creamy condensed milk. They're easy to make, fun to cut into heart shapes, and kid-friendly too—ideal for sharing love in edible form!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- measuring cups
- Whisk or spoon
- Small heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Knife (if needed for clean cuts)
Ingredients
For the Red Gelatin Layer:
- 1 3 oz box strawberry or cherry Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
For the Creamy Layer:
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin about 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Optional for Extra Hearts (Pink Layer or Multi-Color):
- Additional Jell-O flavors like raspberry watermelon, or pink lemonade
Instructions
Prepare the Red Gelatin Layer
- In a bowl, mix Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved. Stir in ½ cup cold water.
- Pour into a 9x13 dish. Chill in the fridge for about 1 hour or until set.
Prepare the Creamy Layer
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Add 1 cup boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Let cool slightly.
Layer the Creamy Gelatin
- Once the red layer is set, gently pour the creamy gelatin layer over the top.
- Return to the fridge and chill for another 2–3 hours, or until firm.
Cut Out Hearts
- Once fully set, use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. For clean cuts, dip the cutter in warm water between cuts.
Serve or Store
- Lift out with a thin spatula or fingers. Arrange on a platter or in mini paper cups.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
To make layered hearts, alternate flavored gelatin layers with white gelatin, chilling each before adding the next Use clear flavored Jell-O (like strawberry or cherry) for the best red color Add heart-shaped sprinkles to the creamy layer before it sets for a fun look
To make layered hearts, alternate flavored gelatin layers with white gelatin, chilling each before adding the next Use clear flavored Jell-O (like strawberry or cherry) for the best red color Add heart-shaped sprinkles to the creamy layer before it sets for a fun look