Jelly roll ups also known as Jello pinwheels are a fun and easy sweet treat to make with kids during this holiday season. This simple recipe is made with store bought jelly packets, marshmallows and water. The soft and chewy jelly rolls are colorful, tasty and perfect for summer holidays, parties or evening snacks. In this blog post, you will learn how to make jelly roll ups with step by step pictures.
Jelly Roll Ups
I love cooking with jello, they are so much to make and eat. Specially when you are having kids around they make a perfect dish to enjoy.
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I have also shared many jelly based recipes like mango coconut jelly, orange jelly, and milk jelly pudding, which are perfect to try during summer holidays with kids.
About Jelly Roll Ups (Jello Pinwheels)
Jelly roll ups are a fun and colorful treat made with jelly crystals, marshmallows and water. It turns into a super soft and chewy snack and kids will enjoy making this recipe because it is simple, fun and looks so colorful. It is one of those easy no-bake treats that is quick to make at home.
My kids love making jelly recipes at home, especially when they get to choose their favorite jelly flavours. But after making regular jelly again and again, they started getting bored of having it.
That's when I tried these fun jelly roll ups and they instantly loved them. They are soft, chewy, stretchy and so much fun to roll.
This is such a easy recipe to make, you just need three ingredients to make this, actually it is just two ingredients because the third ingredient is water. Since the recipe calls for marshmallow the taste will be chewy and firm jello texture which kids will love.
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For this recipe, you can use a single jelly flavour or mix different colorful jelly packets to make more bright and colorful roll ups. The marshmallows make the jelly soft, stretchy and makes the rolling part so easy and enjoyable.
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Ingredients
Jelly : Jelly is the main ingredient and flavoring agent used to make these colorful roll ups. You can use any flavour of your choice.
Warm water : Warm water used to dissolve the jelly crystals smoothly and even without any lumps.
Marshmallows : Marshmallows give the jelly its soft, chewy and stretchable texture. When they melt into the jelly mixture, they add sweetness and add extra chewiness.
Step by Step Pictures
1)First take a 20 cm square pan. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil on it and brush it on all sides. Set this aside. We will use this later.
2)I used orange flavoured jello. You can use any flavour that you like.
3)Add all the content from the packet into a sauce pan.
4)add in ½ cup of warm water
5)use a whisk to mix this well. mix well till the jelly crystal is almost melted.
6)now place this on low heat and heat gently for 30 sec to 45 seconds.
7)By which time the jelly mixture should be hot and all the jello crystals should be melted.
8)While the jello mix is still hot, add in 1.5 cup of marshmallows.
9)Use a whisk to mix the marshmallow into the jello water. The heat will start to melt the marshmallows gently.
10)If you find marshmallows not melting, you can put the pan back on heat and cook it for just 10 seconds.
11)you should never cook this mixture on high heat or allow it to boil over, else you won't be getting the beautiful two layers when you roll them. now you see the marshmallow is all melted.
12)pour this into the greased pan. It will form an inch in thickness. You don't want it too thick, else it will be difficult to roll this later.
13)Place this in fridge and let it set for 2 hour.
14)After few hours, now the jelly is set. Run knife around the sides, to release the jello from the pan.
15)remove it carefully. if you use glass tray then it will be even more easy.
16)Now you can start rolling, when you roll the jelly will automatically stick to the marshmallow layer.
17)Roll this completely.
18)Now time to slice them. Slicing this using a knife will be hard. So use a thread to cut into slices. Just twist it around the jelly and slice at your desired thickeness.
19)Enjoy.
20)Store in fridge.
Expert Tips
- Grease the pan that you are going to pour the jelly mixture into. It will help the jelly come out evenly without sticking.
- Don't overheat the marshmallows. Heat only until they start to puff up.
- Whisk the jelly and marshmallow quickly into a smooth mixture without forming any lumps.
- Chill the jelly for at least 1 to 2 hours before rolling.
Storage and Serving
Store the jelly roll ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These roll ups stay well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Serve these roll ups as an evening snack, party treat or a dessert for special occasions.
FAQ
Q. Why are my jelly roll ups sticky ?
Jelly roll ups can become sticky if they are not chilled enough or if the mixture has too much moisture. Refrigerate them properly until they firm up.
Q. Can I use different jelly flavours ?
Absolutely ! You can use any store bought jelly flavours you like or mix different colors and flavours to make the roll ups more fun and colorful.
Q. Why didn't my jelly and marshmallow layers separate ?
This usually happens when the marshmallows are overheated or it is fully dissolved into the jelly mixture. Heat them until they puff slightly.
Q. How do I know when the jelly is set ?
The jelly should feel firm and should not stick to your finger. It should be wobbly and also hold its shape well when rolling.
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Jelly Roll Ups Recipe (Jello Pinwheels, Jello Rolls)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 packet Instant Jello around 90 grams
- ½ cup Warm Water
- 1½ cup Marshmallows
Instructions
- Take jelly packet in a sauce pan, add in warm water and mix well till it is melted.
- Now put this on low heat for 30 to 45 sec. Now the mix must be hot and the jelly crystal must be melted.
- Now add in marshmallow and whisk well till it is melted. You can put this back on heat and heat it for just 10 secs if the mixture has cooled and the marshmallow is not melting..
- You should never cook this too much on the heat. if you cook then the marshmallow will boil and you won't get the two layers when you set this up.
- Now once the marshmallow is all melted. Pour this in the prepared pan and set this in fridge for 1 hour or so.
- Now use a knife to release the sides and start rolling it carefully. Start rolling, when you roll the jelly will automatically stick to the marshmallow layer. Once it is rolled. Use a thread to cut the rolls up into slices.
- Serve.
LoVeLy AsH
Looks yummy..�� does this marshmallow contains egg in it? I have never seen it before..
Aarthi
@LoVeLy AsHsome storebought may use eggs..use can make my homemade ones
Megana Pradeep
Thanks for the recipe Aarthi ,but when I tried the jelly was not getting set even though I kept in the fridge can you pls tell me where I went wrong
Aarthi
@Megana Pradeepmay e something wrong with the mix or jelly packet
Anonymous
arthi
when u mixed jelly u will add marshallows? if not then y u separate the marshallows into two spoons .. advice plz
Aarthi
@Anonymousonce the mix comes to a boil you have add al the marhsmallow at once. u need totally 1.5 cup.
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Can we even make these with vegan marshmallows ...coz I'm a vegetarian