How to Light Up JELL-O

Jell-O is used in a variety of desserts.

From squirming stars to jiggly letters, Jell-O has been a staple of North American deserts for more than 100 years. Available in a powder of colored and flavored gelatin, Jell-O can be used for a variety of meals, from a base for desserts to a morning treat with fruit. When solidified, gelatin becomes firm, shiny and translucent, and can reflect light. To create a twist on the popular treat, create a Jell-O that lights up. Does this Spark an idea?

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1 cup tonic water
Small saucepan
1 package blue Jell-O
Whisk
1 cup tonic water, chilled
Pan
Cookie cutters (optional)
Black light bulbs

Instructions

- 1
  
  Pour 1 cup tonic water into the small saucepan. Place it on the stove, and allow it to come to a rolling boil.
- 2
  
  Pour in the Jell-O package in to the hot tonic water. Whisk it thoroughly until they are evenly combined.
- 3
  
  Add the chilled tonic water to the Jell-O mix. Stir it until completely combined.
- 4
  
  Pour the mixture in to a pan. Insert it in to the refrigerator and allow it to set for at least two hours.
- 5
  
  Cut shapes out of the Jell-O using cookie cutters, if desired. Darken the room where the Jell-O will be served and replace the normal bulbs with black lights to make the gelatin shine.