As seen on CBS Sunday Morning (air date 9-9-12), this retro treat is made with a layer of sweetened condensed milk topped with peach gelatin and sliced peaches arranged like a bright sunflower. This is one of many recipes included in my new book Hello, Jell-O!: 50+ Inventive Recipes for Gelatin Treats and Jiggly Sweets. The recipe is below so you can try this is for yourself (with an option to add a little schnapps to the top layer if you like). More jello making tips and step-by-step photos for this very recipe can be found on The Kitchn if you are more of a visual person like me. Enjoy!
2 (3 ounce) packages of peach flavored gelatin
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups cold water
3/4 cup cold peach schnapps or cold water non-alcoholic version
2 cups peaches, sliced and pealed, or drained canned peaches
2 tablespoons (2 envelopes) of unflavored gelatin powder
1 1/2 cups (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
Empty both packages of peach gelatin into a bowl. Stir in 2 cups of the boiling water until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Stir in 3/4 cups of the cold water and the peach schnapps. Refrigerate mixture until thickened. If using canned peaches, drain well. Arrange some of the peach slices in a formation in the bottom of a 9-cup mold. Reserve remaining peaches. Spoon thickened peach gelatin into the mold over the arranged peach slices. Refrigerate until gelatin is set but not firm.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of the cold water and allow the gelatin to absorb the water. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water until gelatin is fully dissolved. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate mixture until slightly thicken. Chop up any remaining peach slices and fold into sweetened condensed milk mixture. Gently spoon into the mold over the peach gelatin layer. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold and serve.
Makes 9 cups
Photo by Angie Cao from Hello, Jell-o! 50+ Inventive Recipes for Gelatin Treats and Jiggly Sweets
The Jello Mold Mistress 
Gorgeous! I love it and am pinning!
Oh that looks yummy. Wouldn’t that look pretty on a fall table.
I made this for a 70’s theme party, everyone was very impressed. Thank you for this recipe.
You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Hi, I’ve tried your recipe before but was wondering where u got your bundt pan from? It is deep & has the perfect size indentation for peaches to sit in. This will b of great help & much appreciated!
Ebay is the best place to look for molds. This is the mold I use to make the Peaches & Cream jello: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Copper-Jello-Mold-Cake-Pan-Wall-Decor-Spouted-Fiesta-Pattern-9-Cups-/190844178256?pt=Kitchen_Tools_Gadgets&hash=item2c6f330f50
Good luck and thanks!
This is beautiful! Do you know how to make this with a cream cheese jello mold instead of the sweetened condensed milk?
Here is my recipe for cheesecake jello. https://jellomoldmistress.com/2012/09/25/strawberry-cheesecake/ Give it a try with peach topping instead of strawberry. Good luck!
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Hi do I have to use peach schnapps I don’t drink alcohol…or is there any other substitute
Thanks
No, you can use cold water or some other kind of clear juice.
Can I add strawberries instead?
Can you use the peach juice from the can instead of the schnapps?
Yes. You can use an equal amount of fruit just in place of alcohol.
Made this for a barbecue yesterday with raspberry jello and it was a big hit. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Love you recipes. We’re may I find your book? The
Thanks! You can order my book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Jell-Inventive-Recipes-Gelatin/dp/1607741113 or get the eBook from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hello-jell-o!/id424430847?mt=11
I’m excited to try this for a Mad Men-themed party we’re attending on Saturday! Could not find 3 oz pkgs of peach jello, so can I just use the 8 oz pkg with same amount of water (plus the schnapps!) listed in your recipe? And I only have a bundt pan, not an actual jello mold, will that work ok? :^)
Yes, the 8oz package with the same amount of liquid and a 9 cup bundt pan will work fine. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for your encouraging response!
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