Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe
Classic Jello Mousse reborn as an elegant Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe. This fruity and exceptionally easy jello cake recipe is way too good to pass up!
Can I tell you a secret? I love jello.
We grownups are supposed to have matured past this brightly-colored jiggly treat, but I openly admit, I have not.
Whatever happened to those Jello Salads and the Jello Fluff our grandmothers used to make?
Weren’t they the highlight of any church potluck? Say what you will, but they were always the first thing to disappear from the table.
I hope I’m never too sophisticated not to find a thrill in this classic treat.
This easy Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe is so simple to make, my young son can prepare it himself.
Layered with simple jello mousse and graham crackers, this treat is light, fluffy, and full of fruity essence. The easy mousse recipe is made of jello, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Once assembled, the jello mousse sets and softens the graham crackers layers, creating a 6 layered dessert that looks like a cake when cut.
Plus, Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe is classically elegant and can be decorated anyway you like. I made three flavors this week, raspberry, lemon and apricot, then decorated the tops with fresh and dried fruit to match the flavor. (The lemon was my favorite!)
This Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe can be made several days ahead and is the perfect surprise to bring to your Easter brunch. My kids thought it was the coolest thing ever.
YAY for JELLO!
Exciting news for those on a gluten free diet.
The Jello, Cool Whip, and Cream Cheese in this easy Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe are all gluten free. If you buy Gluten Free Graham Crackers, this Easter treat is all yours!
Layered Jello Mousse Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Jello, any flavor (1 box)
- 1 cup hot water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 24 whole graham crackers (could be gluten-free!)
- Fresh fruit or dried fruit for garnish
Instructions
- Place scalding hot water in a bowl, add the jello packet and whisk until the jello dissolves. In a separate larger bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl, then slowly add the warm jello mixture into the cream cheese and beat until there are no clumps.
- Allow the jello mixture to cool to room temperature, then fold in the cool whip.
- Line a 8x11-inch pan with foil. Place 6 whole graham crackers at the bottom of the pan, creating a flat, tight layer. Spoon 1/3 of the jello mousse over the graham crackers and smooth. Repeat with remaining crackers and jello mousse until you have three layers of cracker and three layers of mousse in the jello cake recipe.
- Place in the fridge to cool for at least two hours, to set the mousse and soften the graham crackers. Lift the jello cake out of the pan with the edges of the foil. Trim the messy edges and cut into 12 pieces. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Easter Brunch Ideas:
Cherry Walnut Scones with Lemon Curd
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
Asparagus and Leek Quiche ~ A Little Zaftig
Green Bean and Toast almond Quinoa ~ Family Fresh Cooking
Sugar Snap Pea and Fennel Salad ~ Gourmande In The Kitchen
Skillet Turnip Greens ~ Add A Pinch
This looks fantastic!
Wow! Gorgeous…and easy! Who could ask for more…oh, yeah…I expect yummy, too, but of this I have no doubt :)
These are awesome! I love the no-bake anything. Great recipe, Sommer!
Sommer – You never cease to amaze me with your brilliant photos and delicious recipes! I’m awarding you with The Versatile Blogger Award. No need to respond if you don’t want to, just wanted to let you know I think you rock! (And not just because we’re Udi’s buddies). http://www.suburbanmisfit.com/2012/04/03/the-versatile-blogger-award-better-late-than-never/
love love green jello, my makes this jello, fruit salad for thanksgiving every year. heaven. love the spring colors!!
You can not even tell it is jello. Who needs to grow up anyway ? :)
You have made a classic like Jello look so sophisticated! Simply beautiful!
No doubt these are the first to disappear from the table :-) You have captured the goodness in the pictures
These look absolutely beautiful and are perfect for Spring!
I haven’t had jello in way too long! These layer mousse looks gorgeous and sounds wonderful!
Absolutely lovely, Sommer. And easy too, you can’t argue with that!
So colorful and cute! It’s an interesting way to make such festive dessert! :)
What a beautiful cake. I can’t believe it’s so simple!
This cake seems so complex and beautiful – absolutely delicious for sure :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
looks decadent; simple but elegant ! yum
It looks so pretty and delicious!! I could never cut a perfect slice of mousse. Ever.
These are so pretty and perfect for spring/summer desserts!
That looks amazing,Sommer! Beautiful clicks :)
HUGS <3