Tropical Island Dessert
This recipe makes 16 servings with 104 calories, 5g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up water, graham cracker crumbs, gummy candies, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water.
Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray.
Add 2 tablespoons gummy candies. Chill for 1 hour. Stir in remaining candies. Chill for 1-2 hours or until set.
In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding. Cover and chill until ready to use.
To make palm tree leaves, cut lime in half; remove and discard pulp.
Place lime halves, cut side down, on a cutting board. With a pencil, sketch five leaves from bottom to top on each half.
Cut out leaves, leaving center intact; make little cuts to create a palm leaf appearance. To create a base for the trees, turn disposable cup upside down; cut two small slits in the bottom. Insert a cinnamon stick in each slit for tree trunks. Break toothpick in half. Insert pointed ends into center of lime halves; insert broken ends into cinnamon sticks.
Unmold gelatin onto 12-in. serving platter.
Place cup in the center of gelatin ring. Spoon vanilla pudding over cup, filling center of ring.
Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs for sand.
Place allspice at base of trees for coconuts (discard allspice before serving).
Garnish with blueberries and additional gummy fish if desired.