Yes, you can make jello gelatin with skim milk. Here are the key points to keep in mind:
1. Use water to dissolve the gelatin, not milk. Boiling milk can interfere with the gelatin's setting properties[2][4].
2. After dissolving the gelatin in hot water, you can add cold skim milk as part of the liquid ingredients[1][2].
3. The process typically involves:
- Dissolving gelatin in hot water
- Adding sugar or sweetener
- Mixing in cold skim milk
- Adding flavoring like vanilla extract
- Refrigerating until set[1][4]
4. Using skim milk will result in a lighter, less creamy texture compared to using whole milk or cream[1][4].
5. You can also use skim milk to make instant pudding mixes, which have a similar consistency to jello but are milk-based[5].
6. For a firmer texture when using skim milk, you may need to slightly increase the amount of gelatin used[1].
7. Some recipes incorporate other ingredients like sour cream or evaporated milk to enhance creaminess when using low-fat milk options[1][4].
Remember that while you can use skim milk, the final texture and richness of the jello will be different from versions made with whole milk or cream. Experiment with proportions to achieve your desired consistency and flavor.
Citations:
[1] https://www.cathyscakesalon.com/milk-jello-amazing-sugarfree-version-of-the-mexican-classic/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/18yuxza/what_happens_if_you_use_boiling_milk_with_jello/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEr0z87AsWw
[4] https://www.food.com/recipe/white-jello-25883
[5] https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1649076