Description
Delicious and refreshing Creamsicle Vodka Jello Rollups, reminiscent of summer treats, combining orange juice, vodka, and whipped cream in a playful and enjoyable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orange juice (fresh or high-quality not-from-concentrate)
- 1/2 cup vodka (plain or vanilla-flavored works best)
- 1 packet (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream (stable whipped cream, not the spray can variety)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of cold water with the orange-flavored gelatin. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- Create Your Flavor Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Incorporate the Gelatin: Once the juice mixture is hot, remove it from the heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the Boozy Element: Add vodka and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring to combine.
- Cool the Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Create the Creamsicle Effect: Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined but still visibly swirled.
- Prepare Your Setting Surface: Line a baking dish or flat tray (9×13 inch) with plastic wrap.
- Pour and Set: Pour the jello mixture into the lined dish, spreading evenly to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Refrigerate to Perfection: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set.
- Create the Rollups: Once set, lift the jello sheet from the dish using the plastic wrap overhang and cut into strips about 1-1.5 inches wide.
- Roll and Serve: Carefully roll each strip into a tight spiral and place on your serving platter.
Notes
- Ensure to watch the juice mixture closely while heating to prevent boiling.
- Use stable whipped cream to maintain the texture of the rollups.
- Allow sufficient cooling time before adding whipped cream to achieve the desired swirl effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg