Stained Glass Stars

Prep: 40 minutes plus chilling, standing and cooling • Serves: 12

1.Prepare strawberry and berry blue gelatin desserts as labels direct in 2 (8-inch) square baking dishes; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

2.Cut each flavor of gelatin into 1- to 1-1/2-inch cubes. Carefully combine gelatin cubes in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; refrigerate.

3.In medium bowl, add 1/2 cup cold water; sprinkle unflavored gelatin dessert over water and let stand 2 minutes. Stir in 1½ cups boiling water until gelatin dissolves; stir in condensed milk and let cool 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour unflavored gelatin mixture over flavored gelatin cubes; refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

4.Cut gelatin with 2-inch star cutter. Makes about 24 stars.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 stars):
213 Calories, 3g Fat (2g Saturated), 11mg Cholesterol, 159mg Sodium,
42g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 42g Sugars, 42g Added Sugars, 6g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish Tip(s):
> For a vegetarian or vegan-friendly option, use gelatin alternatives such as agar-agar or carrageenan. These plant-based options offer similar gelling properties without the use of animal products.