Can Sugar-Free Jell-O be Substituted in a Banana Cream Trifle Recipe?

[catlwilles]

I'm making the Banana Cream Trifle for our cluster meeting today, but my husband brought home the Sugar Free-Fat Free Jell-O instead of the regular kind. It says it's only .9 oz, instead of the 3 that is called for in the recipe, so is it not going to work? Has anyone substituted this kind and how did it work out? Thanks

 

[Jennie4PC]

Hey Catherine,
Cant answer your question but I did this trifle last night at our church dinner and everyone asked me for the recipe. I was joking around with one guy and told him it was 1.00 for me to tell him the recipe he looked at his wife and said we owe Jennie a dollar. Wish I could go to the meeting to taste all the new recipes=)

 

[pcchefjane]

The difference in the package weight is that the sugar one weighs more due to the sugar! I use sugar-free all the time. I can't tell any difference. I made the White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cups for our Cluster Meeting on Monday night and they were wonderful!

 

[catlwilles]

Thanks! I used it and it turned out perfect.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I have actually used the Sugar Free-Fat Free Jell-O in this recipe before and it turned out great. The only difference is that you may need to adjust the amount of liquid you use to make the Jell-O, as it tends to set firmer than the regular kind. I would suggest following the instructions on the Jell-O package for the amount of liquid needed, and then proceed with the rest of the recipe as normal. I hope it turns out delicious for your cluster meeting! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!