Frozen Jello Punch Recipe: Make Ahead and Freeze! (2024)

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Needs to freeze atleast overnight, preferably 24 hours, so plan ahead!"

Needs to freeze atleast overnight, preferably 24 hours, so plan ahead!"

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

Even fresh out of the freezer, these frozen Jell-O pieces are mind-blowingly soft and contain super tiny ice crystals, which makes them texturally similar to, say, Italian ice. But far more unique, TBH.

Make-Ahead Punch Tip: Prepare punch through Step 2, except do not add the carbonated beverage or, if using, ice ring and stir-ins. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add carbonated beverage, ice ring, and stir-ins just before serving.

What is the best container to freeze the punch in? Freeze in a freezer-proof container such as an inexpensive large pitcher made of plastic instead of leftover milk jugs. We learned the hard way at the wedding that you have to cut the top off the milk jug to get the frozen mixture out.

Any foods or drinks that contain gelatin don't tend to freeze well because “the ice crystals damage the structure of the food and the result, when thawed, is a soupy mess,” Brekke says. To preserve those jiggly qualities and the desired consistency, keep those sweet and savory gelatin recipes in the fridge instead.

"Generally speaking, anything that has dairy, or a very high water content, is not going to do well when frozen," Patel says.

If you live where it gets cold, set the jello outside for an hour or so. Alternatively, you could place the prepared jello in a sink/basin/bowl filled with ice cubes to speed up the process.

Just use the instructions on the package. Then when it's nice and firm and set, cut it up into squares and freeze it. When it's almost set but not quite, we're gonna mix in an entire container of Cool Whip. to get it nice and light, creamy and cloud like. Finally, your jello shots.

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Signs Jello Has Gone Bad

Despite its long shelf life, jello can go bad, and when it does there are usually telltale signs to clue you in. Noticeable changes in the color or texture or an obviously off odor point to spoiled jello. Mold is also a dead giveaway.

If you're trying to cool down bottles of soda, seltzer, beer, or wine, wrap them individually in damp paper towels and place them in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the bottle.

Freeze the ring mold until firm, about 6 hours. In a large punch bowl, mix the remaining cranberry and orange juices with vodka and orange liqueur for a cosmo-inspired base. Unmold the ice ring (running it under a little warm water will help) and float it in the punch, adding in the ginger ale just before serving up.

Freezing takes about 12-16 hours. During that time, the juice will slowly expand. If you want to keep the lid off to ensure the juice does not expand too much, you can do this.

This is a great punch, just allow extra time for freezing. I follow the suggestion of dividing the punch into 2- 1 gallon freezer Ziploc bags that I place on a sheetcake pan in my freezer until frozen. I have never had to wait for the punch to cool before pouring it, by doing it this way.