Recipes

[gmkb]

When my Mother was alive she made a jello dessert that had crushed graham crackers, whipped jello, and I think, evaporated milk. I cannot find that recipe. Do any of you make Poor Man's Dessert? Would love to have the recipe.

[adoreqvc]

Hi gmkb,

I am sorry you lost your dear Mom.

I did too, and long for my Mom every day.

Please look at these recipe links below, as that recipe you seek may be in a few of them.

http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/30/t/625813.aspx

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,jello_evaporated_milk_desserts,FF.html

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/j93q569a/lemon-jello-

cheese-cake.html

This is from "Hey my Mom used to make that" vintage recipes:

http://pzrservices.typepad.com/vintagerecipes/jell-o-in-its-many-forms/

P.S. I hope you find the special recipe you are looking for.

I know when we lose our dear Mom's we also lose that unique special Mother Daughter bond, and therefore are also somewhat lost ourselves,with so many unanswered questions which still remain unresolved.

Anything that brings back loving fond memories of our special time spent together, brings us loads of comfort......and with what I posted above for you to check out I truly pray that you also find yours.

God Bless You & good luck!

[Scooby Doo]

Is it this one?

Pink Pie

1/2 c boiling water

3 oz pkg strawberry jello

1 c (or 3/4 c is ok) white sugar

1/4 c lemon juice

12 oz can COLD evaporated milk

Combine boiling water, jello, sugar and lemon juice  and stir until melted.  Put it in the fridge until it cools down, but don't let it set.

Beat the cold milk with a mixer until it is the consistency of whipped cream.  It has to be cold or it won't set up.

Stir the milk into the jello mixture.  Pour into a graham cracker pie crust.  Refrigerate until it sets up.

You could add some crushed pineapple if you wish.

[gmkb]

Thank you both for responding. Scooby Doo,I think that may be it. I am going to try that one.

[adoreqvc]

Hi gmkb,

You are very welcome gmkb.

BTW I know your original post said graham crackers were included in your mom's Poor Man's Dessert Recipe, but many recipes listed either have, or do not have the graham crackers you mentioned also included.

I know you can decide if you wish to you can also incorporate the graham crackers into any of the recipes you were suggested to look at on this thread, and again good luck.

[Honeybit]

gmkb, I just saw your post and thought about something my mother used to make.  I know there were lots of times she would whip cold evaporated milk because we'd have it on hand instead of whipping cream.  This didn't have the graham crackers, but they would be a good addition. I remember that I really loved this but haven't had it in years -- it dates back to the 1940's.

SPECIAL JELLO DESSERT

Jello and Cream Whip

1 box Jello

1 cup cream

Mix Jello and water as directed on package; let chill until hard, then beat until light and puffy. Add cream, whip together then place in ice box to chill.