Looking for a fun and tasty snack for kids? This finger Jello recipe is simple to make and a hit with all ages. Get ready to have some wiggly, jiggly fun with this extra firm Jello recipe.

Finger Jello is super easy to make and always a fun treat to eat for all ages.

Why I Love this Recipe

What’s not to love about good old fashioned Jello jigglers? I love using sugar free jello for a refreshing treat when I’m watching my sugar intake. Plus, my kids are always excited for finger Jello.

Ingredients for Finger Jello Recipe

It’s sweet summertime, and this means lake weekends spent with friends. A couple days on the lake will solve pretty much all life’s problems, at least for the time being.

My kiddos and I spent a few days with my dear friend Rachel and her family. Her dad, who my son nicknamed Grampy while we were there, is famous for his easy finger jello recipe with just 3 ingredients.

Jello (sugar free Jello or regular Jello)
Unflavored Gelatin (such as Knox Gelatin)
Boiling Water

He’s happily been making large batches of extra firm jello cubes to feed Rachel and her friends for years and years and years. Back in the day, he took the jello cubes to softball tournaments, and then eventually, he started making it for the boat.

Whenever I think about jello, I happily think about Grampy and our lazy boat days on Lake Freeman.

Jello Jigglers are a classic treat that take only 3 ingredients to whip up for the family.

Jello Jiggler Recipe

If you’ve never had finger jello, then you may have called it Jello Jigglers instead. This jell-o is perfectly jiggly, yet it’s firm enough that you can cut it and it holds its shape.

Grampy cuts the jello jigglers up into cubes and stores them in a plastic container in the cooler. Multiple times throughout the hot day, we are grabbing a few jello cubes to snack on.

I’ve transfered this tasty treat from a boat snack to an every day refrigerator staple in my household. I buy the sugar free jello mix which means there’s no guilt when making this a snack.

Gelatin has protein too, so all in all, it’s a decent treat to snack on.

Use a 9x13 inch pan to make this finger jello recipe.

How to make finger jello recipe?

Step by Step Instructions

In a large bowl, combine jello mix, powdered gelatin and boiling water.
Whisk until all the powder dissolves.
Pour gelatin mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Refrigerate until set, approximately 2 to 4 hours.
Cut into jello cubes or into bite-sized pieces.

Storage Instructions

Cover with a lid or transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe steps for finger jello, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom o

These Jello Jigglers are fun finger food and perfect for parties and pitch-ins.

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What is finger jello?

Finger Jello is just boxed Jello that you make very firm. This way you can cut it into pieces and pick it up with your fingers without it falling apart. Finger Jello is also the perfect texture to make Jello jiggers.

What is a good recipe for Finger Jello?

Our fail-proof finger Jello recipe uses one large box of jello, one small box of jello and a box of unflavored Knox gelatin powder (all 4 packets). Combine the powders with 4 cups of boiling water, and stir until completely dissolved. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan, and refrigerator for several hours until set.

Can jello go bad if not refrigerated?

Yes, just like other refrigerated foods, jello can go bad if not refrigerated properly. Bacteria can grow in jell o if it is left out at room temperature for too long, causing it to spoil and become unsafe to eat.

Recipe FAQs

I use one large box (family size) and one small box of Jell-o for this jello jiggler recipe.
Use all 4 packets of the unflavored gelatin powder in the one-ounce box. Knox gelatin is a great brand. Most one-ounce boxes contain 4 envelopes.
I love to use sugar free jell-o mix for a healthier treat.
If there’s a lot of bubbles on top of the jello, you can spoon them off and discard, if desired.
If desired, pour the hot gelatin mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds before refrigerating to have the cubes pre-cut or to have cut shapes. Or use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

Serve these jello treats as finger foods.

Recipe Variations

Use sugar free jello for a high protein, low calorie treat.
Any jello flavor can be used. I love cherry, strawberry, raspberry, lime and orange jello flavors.
Make a layered jello dessert, make the first layer as the recipe follows. As it’s setting up in the refrigerator, make the second flavor but let it cool to room temperature before pouring onto the set layer in the fridge. Let it set up completely before adding a third layer or before cutting.

Will jello harden at room temperature?

Yes, jello will harden at room temperature, however, it will set faster and more firmly if refrigerated.

Will Jell-O set in a silicone mold?

Yes, Jell-O will set in a silicone mold. Silicone molds are flexible and make it easy to remove the Jell-O once it has set. Silicone molds are also a fun way to make your jello jigglers into fun shapes for the holidays.

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Looking for a fun and tasty snack for kids? This finger jello recipe is simple to make and a hit with all ages. Get ready to have some wiggly, jiggly fun with this extra firm jello recipe.

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