Jello desserts have been around for decades, and there’s a good reason they keep showing up at potlucks, cookouts, and holidays. They’re easy to prep, affordable, and don’t require a ton of fancy ...

Remember when dessert meant more than grabbing something from the freezer section? There was a time when every family ...

Charm your guests this summer with Fruity Cream Cheese Torte. When you combine mixed fruit or strawberry flavor gelatin with cream cheese, the result is a brilliant, magenta-colored centerpiece. Or, ...

If you're looking for a creative dessert for kids or a fun twist on jello shots for grownups consider making jello fish bowls—add Swedish fish to blue jello and serve in clear plastic disposable cups.

Editor's note: This story was first published 2011. I made a quick stop at my favorite Geneva thrift shop and found a really cool Jenaer Glas gelatin mold from Germany. Light and clear and ...

With the air conditioning cranked, the last thing you want to do is fire up the oven to make a showy dessert. Don’t. And don’t feel guilty about it, says Lauren Salkeld, a senior editor at ...