Recipe: Jello Parfait (using evaporated milk)

Here is a basic recipe that you can tweak and add to.

Jello Parfait

1 package (3 oz.) green Jell-o or any other flavors
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese*
1 tablespoon lime juice (Optional)
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lime, for garnish (optional)

Dissolve Jell-o in 2/3-cup boiling water. Be sure Jell-o crystals are completely dissolved. If needed reheat Jell-o and water in microwave for 30 seconds to finish dissolving crystals.

Add 2/3-cup cold water and lime juice.

Soften cream cheese and beat until smooth. Gradually beat Jell-o into cream cheese. Place bowl in refrigerator to partially set mixture (mixture will resemble thick cake batter).

Add sugar to cream and stir to dissolve.

Whip cream until firm peaks form. Fold whipped cream into partially setting Jell-o mixture. Spoon into cups, dishes, or parfait glasses. Garnish with a twist of lime or lime zest.

Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours to finish setting Jell-o.