Quickie Strawberry Jello Sundaes Food

FRESH HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JELLO

Steps:

• In a saucepan cook the strawberries and 1 cup sugar over medium-low heat. If you are using fresh strawberries you may need to add 2 tablespoons of water. Cook until the fruit is softened. Frozen and VERY ripe fruit will cook faster.
• Use a regular or immersion hand blender to puree the fruit. Strain the seeds and return to the pot. Using a chinoise strainer will make the job go much faster.
• In a small bowl, pour the 3 packets of gelatin over 1/2 cup of water, making sure no dry powder remains. Let the gelatin sit until it "blooms" and absorbs all the water.
• Heat the strained puree to a simmer, turn off the heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until the gelatin is melted and evenly distributed in the puree.
• Choose a mold that fits at least 5 cups. I used a silicone mold, such as the Lekue Imperial Monarch Mold.
• Fill the mold with 3/4 of the puree. Set the mold in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until a skin is formed on the top.
• Pour half the remaining puree into a bowl. Whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and add it to the puree in the bowl.
• Gently fold the cream into the puree.
• Add the cream/puree mixture to the mold, refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until it has set slightly. Add the remaining strawberry puree to the top. Set in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until well set.
• To un-mold the jello: fill a large vessel with hot water.
• Dip the jello into the hot water, being careful not to get water over the lip of the mold. You may need to use a knife to carefully separate the edge of the mold from the jello. Let the mold sit in the water for 15 to 30 seconds. Set the jello on a platter.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Use a thin bladed knife dipped in hot water to cut the jello.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SUNDAES

Steps:

• Remove the hulls and stems from the strawberries; cut the strawberries in quarters. Cut the rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces.
• In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Refrigerate the sauce until cool.
• Scoop the ice cream into serving dishes, then top with rhubarb sauce and a shortbread cookie.

ROASTED STRAWBERRY SUNDAES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
• Rinse, drain and hull berries.
• Turn into bowl and sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice.
• Toss gently to coat.
• Turn coated berries into shallow casserole or 10-inch ovenproof skillet and arrange in a single layer.
• Roast, stirring twice, until berries are just softened and syrup forms, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Stir in framboise.
• Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
• Divide ice cream between 4 bowls.
• Spoon warm berries and sauce over top. Serve immediately.

QUICKIE STRAWBERRY JELLO SUNDAES

Steps:

• Divide the ice cream into dishes, depending on how many you want to serve.
• Dissolve jello in boiling water in a bowl and stir until dissolved.
• Pour a little hot jello mix over each dish of ice cream.
• The sauce thickens as it touches the cold ice cream.

QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a food processor, process strawberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large skillet and stir in sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely cover surface, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer jam to a jar and let cool to room temperature. (To store, seal jar and refrigerate, up to 10 days).

STRAWBERRY JELLIES

Steps:

• Ask a grown-up to put 6 tsp boiling water into a jug. Sprinkle on the gelatine, then whisk carefully until it dissolves.
• Pour in the juice and whisk, making sure it's all mixed in.
• Pull the green hulls out of the strawberries. Use a knife to cut them into slices or small chunks.
• Put some pieces of strawberry into 6 glasses leaving a few to decorate at the end. They should be full but with plenty of room around them.
• Pour the juice into 6 glasses, filling them almost to the top. Put them on a plate or tray in the fridge to set. They will take about 4 hours to set.
• When the jellies are set, decorate with whipped cream and extra strawberries.

STRAWBERRY SALSA SUNDAES

Steps:

• Combine the strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, jalapeno, and lime zest to make the salsa in a large bowl.
• Make sauce by combining the strawberry preserves and fresh lime juice in a small microwaveable bowl. Melt in microwave, about 20-30 seconds, and stir well.
• Drizzle sauce over salsa and toss until the fruit is well coated.
• Divide frozen vanilla yogurt into six bowls.
• Top each bowl of frozen vanilla yogurt with fruit salsa.
• Garnish each bowl with toasted almonds.

"S'MORE, PLEASE" SUNDAE

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Break graham crackers into squares (you should have 18 squares), and place on a baking sheet.
• Layer chocolate bars on six of the graham crackers; cover the remaining crackers with marshmallows.
• Place under the broiler until chocolate is just slightly melted and marshmallows are slightly browned (do not walk away!), 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Remove from oven, and while still warm, transfer one marshmallow-topped cracker to each serving dish.
• Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
• Top chocolate ice cream with a chocolate-covered cracker, and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Top vanilla ice cream with another marshmallow-covered cracker, and drizzle with hot fudge sauce.
• Sere immediately.
• Hot Fudge Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients.
• Cook over med-high heat, stirring, until the chocolate is melted and combined with the milk.
• Remove from the heat.
• Cool sauce slightly before using, or store in an airtight container in the frig up to two weeks.
• Before serving, reheat in saucepan or microwave, sitting occasionally.