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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Unmould a Jelly PDF download Download Article 4 Recipe Ratings | Success Stories Reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

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This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 219,463 times.

After going to the effort of making jelly, especially jelly made into a clever shape, it can be helpful to know how to unmold it successfully. The base of the jelly mould forms a vacuum and it this vacuum that must be broken in order to remove the jelly successfully. This article provides two very simple and effective methods.

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Method 1 Method 1 of 2:

Warm water method

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 1 Fill a bowl with warm water. The bowl should be larger than the jelly mould.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 2 Place the mould in the warm water. Be careful not to submerse the jelly! Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 3 Allow to stand for just a few seconds and then remove.[1]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 4 Turn out the jelly. It should keep its shape perfectly.[2]
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Hot water method

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 1 Fill a bowl with hot water.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 2 Dip the jelly mould into the hot water three times.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 3 Place on a firm bench. Press the jelly around the edge, using your finger. Gently pull away from the edge around the whole jelly.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 4 Turn the jelly mould onto a plate. Place your hands over both the base of the plate and the base of the mould. Shake quickly and sharply and the jelly should release.[3]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Unmould a Jelly 5 Finished.
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  • Question Will this work with a large mold (bundt-cake size)? Qamar Qamar Top Answerer Yes - just do it carefully and gently. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 11
  • Question Will this work for small silicone moulds? Community Answer Community Answer If the mould is silicone, just run a butter knife around the inside edge and turn the mould inside out. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 21 Helpful 11
  • Question Will it work with a glass container? Abigail Heinz Abigail Heinz Community Answer Yes, this should work using a glass container. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 11
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  • Jelly is the British/Australian/NZ term. It is more commonly referred to as Jell-O in North America. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If you are willing to prepare your jelly mould before adding the jelly mixture to set, you can use an alternative method. This method involves rinsing the mould in cold water and coating it with salad oil. After the jelly has set, it will not only unmould very easily but there will be a glossy look to your jelly. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • It can help to rinse a plate with cold water before adding the jelly. When you take the jelly out of the mold, you can tilt the plate to centre the jelly. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need

  • Jelly in mould, set
  • Bowl large enough to fit jelly mold
  • Warm water

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.chefandy.com/tips.html
  2. ↑ https://jellomoldmistress.com/tips/
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MrTuLgLPO4

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Jennifer Levasseur Reviewed by: Jennifer Levasseur Personal Chef This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 219,463 times. 4 votes - 100% Co-authors: 18 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 219,463 Categories: Gelatin Desserts Article SummaryX

If you’ve made a jelly but want to make sure it doesn’t break when you unmould it, break the vacuum with warm water. First, fill a bowl that’s larger than the jelly mould with warm water. Once you put the mould in the water, allow it to stand for a few seconds, then remove it. When you turn the jelly out, it should keep its shape perfectly. You can also fill a bowl with hot water and dip the jelly mould into it 3 times. Then, press the edges of the mould and gently pull the jelly away from it. Place your hands over the base of your plate and the base of the mould, shake quickly, and the jelly should release. To learn how to release your jelly with cold water, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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