How to Make Gelatin From Powdered Drink Mix

A naturally low-fat food, gelatin is a popular choice for a snack or a dessert. You don't, however, have to buy those flavored gelatin mixes to make gelatin at home. If you have unflavored gelatin and a packet of powdered drink mix of your choice, you can make gelatin at home in a few simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 cups cold water, divided
• 2 packets unflavored gelatin
• 1 packet sweetened, powdered drink mix
• 2 cups boiling water

1. Put a cup of cold water in a large heat-resistant bowl. The bowl must have a capacity of at least 4 cups. A 6- or 8-cup bowl is desirable for this recipe.
2. Open the two packets of unflavored gelatin and add the contents to the bowl of cold water. Allow this to sit for a few minutes so the gelatin can soften in the cold water.
3. Add the sweetened powdered drink mix to the large bowl. Stir well with a spoon.
4. Stir in two cups of boiling water to the gelatin mixture.
5. Pour one cup of cold water into the large bowl and stir well to combine.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until the gelatin firms up. Alternatively, you can transfer the gelatin to individual serving bowls and then place them in the refrigerator.
7. Enjoy the chilled gelatin as a snack or dessert. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use unsweetened powdered drink mix in this recipe instead of sweetened powdered drink mix. In this case, you will likely need to add sugar or sugar substitute to the gelatin to taste. Add the sugar or sugar substitute when you add the powdered drink mix in Step 3.
• Add additional sugar to the gelatin to taste after Step 5, if needed.
• Be careful when working with boiling water.