


No-Bake Strawberry Gelatin Dessert Bars
Beat the summer heat with these cool and creamy no-bake dessert bars. Layers of buttery shortbread crust, sweet condensed milk filling and strawberry gelatin come together for a colorful chilled treat that's perfect for summer gatherings, cookouts and family get-togethers.

Recipe - El Dorado #40

No-Bake Strawberry Gelatin Dessert Bars
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings20
0Ingredients
10 oz shortbread cookies, crushed (see note)
12 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
1 cup boiling water
5 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
2 (14 oz) cans Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (6 oz) pkg strawberry gelatin mix
Directions
- Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter. Stir until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the boiling water and unflavored gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes. Pour over the chilled crust, and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
- Prepare the strawberry gelatin according to package directions, but use 1 cup less of cold water than directed on the package. Let the gelatin cool until no longer warm to the touch. Slowly pour it over the set filling. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firmly set.
- When ready to serve, use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan. Slice into squares for serving.
Note: One 10-ounce box of Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies contains about 40 cookies.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1): Calories: 280, Fat: 13 g (7 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 140 mg, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 5 g.
30 minutes
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Cook Time
20
Servings
Directions
- Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter. Stir until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the boiling water and unflavored gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes. Pour over the chilled crust, and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
- Prepare the strawberry gelatin according to package directions, but use 1 cup less of cold water than directed on the package. Let the gelatin cool until no longer warm to the touch. Slowly pour it over the set filling. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firmly set.
- When ready to serve, use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan. Slice into squares for serving.
Note: One 10-ounce box of Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies contains about 40 cookies.