Layered Jelly & Cream Dessert
Two layers of milk-dipped tea biscuits sandwich a fluffy jelly-and-Dream-Whip cream, all crowned with a bright set jelly top — chilled until it slices into neat, wobbling squares.
This layered jelly and cream dessert is a no-bake, chilled sweet combining a milk-dipped biscuit layer, a soft cream, and a glossy colored jelly top. The contrast between the tender cream and the wobbly jelly makes it fun for the eye and the palate. An easy, eye-catching dessert for kids and guests alike.
How to Prepare
Dip the tea biscuits briefly in milk and arrange a layer in the base of a dish.
For the cream layer, dissolve 1 jelly sachet in 1 cup hot water, then stir in the cold milk and Dream Whip and whisk until smooth.
Pour the cream layer over the biscuits and spread evenly.
Add another layer of milk-dipped biscuits on top.
Dissolve 2 jelly sachets in 2 cups hot water, let cool slightly, then pour over the top biscuit layer.
Chill for at least 4 hours until fully set, then slice and serve cold.
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Let the jelly cool to lukewarm before adding the Dream Whip and milk — pouring it in hot thins the cream and the layers won't hold their slice.
Ingredient Swaps
Choose any jelly flavor for the color and taste you like.
No instant whipped topping? Use freshly whipped cream.
Swap the tea biscuits for any plain biscuit.
Common Questions
Why dip the biscuits quickly?
A quick dip softens them without soaking through and falling apart.
How do I get clean layers?
Let each layer cool and set before pouring the next.
Why will the jelly not set?
Stick to the correct water ratio and chill it long enough.
When do I pour the top jelly layer?
After it has cooled a little and the cream layer has set so they do not mix.
How long does it need to set?
Several hours in the fridge, ideally overnight.
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