Absolutely! Here’s a complete and delightful recipe for Mosaic Jelly (Gelatina de Mosaico)—fun, colorful, and made with just 4 ingredients. It’s a perfect treat for parties, family gatherings, or sending a sweet “Hi 😘” to someone special.
🌈 Mosaic Jelly: A Colorful Treat for All Ages
💫 Introduction
Mosaic Jelly is a vibrant dessert made of jewel-like cubes of flavored gelatin suspended in a creamy, milky base. A feast for the eyes and the palate, it’s beloved across generations for its simple ingredients, striking presentation, and refreshing taste.
Popular throughout Latin America and gaining international attention thanks to its Instagram-worthy colors, mosaic jelly proves that you don’t need complex ingredients to make something unforgettable.
It’s a dish to share with friends, to surprise a crush, or just to brighten up your own day. 💕
📜 A Sweet Slice of History
This dessert has roots in Mexican cuisine, where it’s commonly known as “Gelatina de Mosaico.” It’s been a staple at children’s birthday parties, quinceañeras, and holiday feasts since the 20th century. Its name comes from the way the colored gelatin cubes look like pieces of a stained glass window or a mosaic tile pattern.
Though often made with sweetened condensed milk and more ingredients, this version simplifies it—keeping the magic but cutting the prep time.
🧊 Ingredients (Just 4!)
Serves 6–8
- 3 boxes (85g each) flavored gelatin (such as strawberry, lime, and orange or any 3 colors/flavors you like)
- 1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 packet (7g) unflavored gelatin
- 1½ cups (360ml) hot water for dissolving unflavored gelatin
Optional: ½ cup cold water to slightly cool the hot gelatin mix, or a bit of whipped cream for serving
🧑🍳 Instructions & Method
Step 1: Make the Colored Gelatins
- Prepare each box of flavored gelatin separately using half the water listed on the box. (This makes them firmer and easier to cut.)
- Pour each into a separate shallow container.
- Refrigerate until fully set (about 3–4 hours or overnight).
Step 2: Cut the Cubes
- Once set, cut the gelatin into small cubes (1–2 cm pieces).
- Gently mix all colored cubes together in a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Milky Base
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over hot water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and the dissolved unflavored gelatin. Stir well to combine. Let it cool slightly (you don’t want it to melt the cubes).
Step 4: Combine & Set
- Pour the milk mixture over the bowl of jelly cubes. Gently fold everything together.
- Pour into a mold or large dish. Smooth the top.
- Refrigerate until set—at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
🧡 Lovers of Jelly, Lovers of Life
There’s something magical about Mosaic Jelly. It’s sweet but light, easy but elegant, nostalgic yet new. It brings joy in every bite and is perfect for anyone you love—from kids to grandparents to that someone you just sent a “Hi 😘” to.
It’s also incredibly customizable:
- Use sugar-free gelatin for a lighter version
- Add fruit bits or a splash of coconut milk
- Make it in heart-shaped molds for a romantic twist
Every cube tells a story, and every serving is a little gift.
💌 Formation for Sweethearts
Each gelatin cube is like a memory, and the creamy base is what holds it all together—just like relationships. 💖
- The red = love
- The green = growth
- The yellow = happiness
When you serve mosaic jelly, you’re not just offering dessert—you’re offering connection, care, and color.
🎯 Conclusion
Mosaic Jelly with 4 ingredients is a charming, eye-catching dessert that wins over anyone who tries it. It’s a celebration in a bowl—a cool, creamy, colorful comfort that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum delight.
Whether you’re sending it to someone special, making it for a party, or enjoying it solo, this recipe is a beautiful way to add sweetness to life.
Would you like me to turn this into a cute printable recipe card, a romantic letter with the dessert, or a video script for sharing online? Let me know!