Jell-O Dessert Recipes

Gelatin, a protein produced from collagen. It is a component of many foods, particularly desserts, since the 15th century. Jell-O is the most popular brand of gelatin in the United States and the words are often used interchangeably. Gelatin was popularized in New York in the Victorian era with spectacular and complex jelly molds. Gelatin desserts were popular among royalty and well-to-do. Jell-O is popular today in family gatherings, Church socials, school lunches, summer picnics and Christmas feasts. Jell-O desserts include not only fruit molds, but pies, fluffs and cakes. This cookbook contains a wide variety of delicious Jell-O gelatin dessert recipes.