Frog In The Pond
This easy frog in the pond dessert is a classic Australian kid's party food. A fun and nostalgic treat that's loved by both kids and kids at heart.
Servings: 12 jelly cups
Equipment
- 12 see through plastic cups
Ingredients
- 1 packet green jelly such as lime or apple
- 1 packet blue jelly
- 12 chocolate frog lollies such as Freddo
Instructions
- Boil some water. Add one packet of the jelly to a heatproof jug.
- Add the packet of jelly. Add one cup of boiling water and stir stir stir until all the jelly crystals are dissolved.
- Add a cup of cold water and stir. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pour into clear cups. Make up the other colour jelly if using and pour into cups.
- Put the jelly cups into a covered container and chill in the fridge for at least four hours or until the jelly has fully set.
- Once the jelly has set, just before serving put a small slit into the jelly with a sharp knife. Gently push the frog into the jelly pond and you're done!
Notes
Alternative methods:
I personally prefer the method in the above recipe as the frogs look cute peeking out of the jelly and the chocolate is less likely to go soggy in the jelly for to long. But there are two alternative methods if you prefer one of these:
- Add the frogs to the cup, then pour over cooled jelly. Chill in fridge until set.
- OR
- Allow the jelly to set for approx. two hours, then push in the frogs and continue to set until firm.