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    28 Delicious Jello Recipes from Grandma's Kitchen to Yours

    Published: Jun 7, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Jello is a classic dessert ingredient, and any sweet treat Grandma makes is always an instant classic, as well. We put those two together to bring you this collection of 28 of Grandma's favorite Jello recipes. Full of wonderful flavor and texture, these desserts are always a hit and so easy to make. Try chocolate peanut butter poke cake, an easy strawberry pie, no-bake banana pudding cups, and so many more.

    Strawberry Charlotte

    A slice on a plate with a forkful.
    Strawberry Charlotte Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Strawberry Charlotte cake is a light French dessert called “Charlotte Aux Fraise.” It’s made of ladyfingers, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Charlotte

    How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    A close-up of Jello dessert.
    How To Make Broken Glass Jello. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy broken glass Jello recipe is simple, delicious, and beautiful. Sea glass Jello is the perfect broken glass dessert for any occasion
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    Jello Cool Whip Pie

    Jello Cool Whip Pie on plate with a fork pressing in it.
    Jello Cool Whip Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Jello Cool Whip Pie is the perfect summer treat. Cool and refreshing and packed full of amazing flavor and taste.
    Get the Recipe: Jello Cool Whip Pie

    Orange Fluff Salad

    Orange Fluff Salad in bowl.
    Orange Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Orange Fluff Salad tastes like a creamsicle in a bowl! It has a dreamy, creamy orange-vanilla flavor that is super addicting!
    Get the Recipe: Orange Fluff Salad

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    A slice on a plate.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chocolate peanut butter poke cake is a peanut butter and chocolate lover's dream. Tender, moist cake is filled with chocolate pudding, topped with peanut butter frosting, and then decorated with little peanut butter cups!

    To learn more: Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake

    The cake on a plate.
    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This old-fashioned banana pudding cake recipe is a delicious dream that will leave you with visions of your next slice! Each bite of rich banana pudding layer cake is filled with tender cake, heavenly banana flavor, and sweet and creamy frosting. It's a banana lover's dream!

    To learn more: Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake

    Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

    A slice in front of the cake.
    Chocolate Mint Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chocolate Mint Poke Cake recipe is so easy, with or without mint, this Jello instant pudding cake is full of chocolate, caramel or whatever you desire!

    To learn more: Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

    Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

    Slice of cake on white plate.
    Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe is made using a cake mix and five simple ingredients. It really doesn't get much better than this!
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

    Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups

    Banana pudding cups on a cutting board.
    Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These easy no bake banana pudding cups are creamy, delicious, and incredibly simple to prepare. Layered in individual dessert cups, they are essentially a mini banana pudding trifle or banana pudding parfait. Regardless of what you call them, they are delightful!

    To learn more: Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups

    Banana Pudding Lasagna

    A slice held in the air.
    Banana Pudding Lasagna. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Are you looking for a dessert that will blow your guests away? Look no further than this delicious Banana Pudding Lasagna! It's rich, creamy, and so full of flavor.

    To learn more: Banana Pudding Lasagna

    Oreo Poke Cake

    a fork bite of cake being held in the air.
    Oreo Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Just when you thought your love of Oreo couldn't get any better, along comes this amazing Oreo Poke Cake. Oreo flavor in a cake and on top? Yes, please!

    To learn more: Oreo Poke Cake

    Easy Strawberry Pie

    A fresh strawberry pie with a golden crust, topped with fresh strawberries, on a wooden board with a white cloth.
    Easy Strawberry Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Strawberry Pie is simple to make, takes less than 40 minutes and tastes sweet and delicious with a flaky crust.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Pie

    Best Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait

    A spoon holds a bite of strawberry cheesecake with a crumbly base, above a blurred background featuring a jar of strawberries and easy Jello recipes.
    Best Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Parfait is a jello parfait with cream cheese. No bake cheesecake parfait with sweet & salty crust!
    Get the Recipe: Best Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait

    Banana Pudding Cookies

    Four cookies in a pile.
    Banana Pudding Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This banana pudding cookies recipe takes two desserts we all love and mashes them together into the ultimate sweet treat. Classic banana pudding flavors and ingredients are combined together to form a cookie dough that's baked to golden brown perfection in the oven.

    To learn more: Banana Pudding Cookies

    How To Make A Poke Cake

    A slice of cake on a server.
    How to Make Poke Cakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    How to Make a Poke Cake recipe shows how to make a jello poke cake with fun colors and flavors, perfect for a rainbow-themed celebration.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make A Poke Cake

    How To Make Layered Jello

    A glass with layered jello in it.
    How To Make Layered Jello. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Valentine's Layered Jello recipe is tasty! Keep reading for how to make layered Jello, homemade Jello, Jello desserts or Jello shots.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Layered Jello

    White Chocolate and Strawberry Layered Pudding Dessert

    Three champagne glasses full of layered pudding.
    White Chocolate and Strawberry Layered Pudding Dessert. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Are you looking for an easy, sweet and fancy treat? This White Chocolate and Strawberry Layered Pudding Dessert are certain to make your day. Perfect for parties, Valentine's Day, or any holiday at all. (and even a quiet weeknight or weekend at home!)

    To learn more: White Chocolate and Strawberry Layered Pudding Dessert

    Jello Sugar Cookies

    A pile of Jello Sugar Cookies.
    Jello Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Jello Sugar cookies are soft and chewy cookies that are bursting with a sweet strawberry flavor. Delicious Pink Sugar Cookies.
    Get the Recipe: Jello Sugar Cookies

    Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

    Orange and white layered cheesecake topped with swirls of whipped cream.
    Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This creamy no-bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is an easy orange dessert. It has the right amount of citrus flavor and sweetness from all three layers.
    Get the Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

    No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake

    Cake showing layers.
    No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no bake strawberry jello cheesecake is easy to make and packed with flavor. There are no worries about cracked cheesecake here!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake

    Red White And Blue Jello Cups

    Two layered Jello desserts in clear cups, featuring red, white, and blue stripes, topped with whipped cream and colorful star-shaped sprinkles.
    Red White And Blue Jello Cups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Red White and Blue Jello Cups are easy eye-catching layered desserts that have a refreshing taste that will impress everyone at your 4th of July celebrations.
    Get the Recipe: Red White And Blue Jello Cups

    Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    A slice of layered cranberry salad with a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and cranberry topping.
    Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    Vanilla Brownies

    A moist chocolate brownie dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate, perfect for chocolate brownies enthusiasts.
    Vanilla Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Vanilla brownies are sweet, chewy and rich brownies that are filled with chocolate and vanilla flavors. Easy to make and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Vanilla Brownies

    Banana Pudding Brownies

    Three brownies on top of each other.
    Banana Pudding Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Banana pudding brownies are rich decadent brownies bursting with chocolate and banana pudding flavors. This easy homemade brownies recipe turns out perfectly chewy delicious brownies every time with hints of banana in every bite.

    To learn more: Banana Pudding Brownies

    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake

    A slice on a plate.
    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake is super moist, so light, uses only a few ingredients and perfect for any occasion! This recipe is a definite keeper!

    To learn more: Simple Lemon Pudding Cake

    Jello Pretzel Dessert Recipe

    slice of Jello Pretzel Dessert Recipe on pedestal.
    Jello Pretzel Dessert Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Jello pretzel dessert recipe is a new twist on the classic with strawberry or raspberry jello, a cream cheese layer and pretzel crust.
    Get the Recipe: Jello Pretzel Dessert Recipe

    Butterscotch Brownies

    A stack of freshly baked brownies with a crackly top and gooey center on a white plate is the perfect dessert.
    Butterscotch Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Butterscotch Brownies are rich, chewy and delicious brownies made with butterscotch pudding and chips. These flavorful brownies make for a perfectly sweet dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Brownies

    Jello Layered Cake

    3 Jello Layered Cakes.
    Jello Layered Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Jello Layered Cake is a festive and fun individual dessert that makes for a beautiful and delicious dessert table. Perfect for the 4th.
    Get the Recipe: Jello Layered Cake

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