Besides my family, does anyone remember this luscious, Jell-O treat from the 1970's? It came in different flavors of pudding and had a hard chocolate topping through which you would dig so as to access the yummy pudding underneath.
I was thinking about Spoon Candy yesterday because we found some old boxes of Jell-O instant pudding in the pantry. I never understood why Jell-O discontinued this item. Later in the day I was at Safeway and checked the Jell-O aisle for something new and interesting. Alas, all they seem to carry is regular old Jell-O and Jell-O pudding. I did buy a box of Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Jell-O pudding, just to try something different. It was OK, but no where near as good as Spoon Candy.
I miss the 70's. :(
Ok so I’m glad you guys remember this product although from my standpoint it was a flop. It was my first and only commercial and I was looking forward to taking in the dough from the residuals every time the commercial aired.. I think it aired 4 times. There went my tv career.
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Posted by: Robert Campbell | April 05, 2020 at 03:30 PM
Love the spoon Candy too 1970s
Posted by: Charles Weldonjr | February 22, 2016 at 09:12 PM
This was an amazing treat. Along with Libby's Fruit Float and the Jell-O 1-2-3 to which someone alluded earlier, the desserts from the '70s were hard to beat. I'd enjoy having all of these around once again.
Posted by: Carol Scott | December 31, 2014 at 01:54 PM
I wonder, Terri. I know there are lots of folks who would buy this again. I never understand why companies discontinue what appears to be a popular product.
Posted by: heyjoe | September 29, 2014 at 09:36 AM
I would love to see this back on the market. I loved it too. I'm fifty two years old, and I was in the sixth grade when I ate it. I wondered what would happen if a bunch of us wrote to the company and urged them to bring it back?
Posted by: Terri Sorensen | September 28, 2014 at 03:00 PM
Lori... I wonder if you are thinking about the jello that made three layers, I can't remember if it was called Jell-o 1,2,3 or something like that. If I recall you made the jello then put some in a glass, whipped the remainder and poured a bit more in (layer 2) then mixed the rest even more for the final layer.
Posted by: Cathy | March 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Lori - Spoon Candy had just the two layers, however I do recall a three-layered jello-type dessert. The top layer was kind of foamy, and the whole thing (at least in my memory) was orange flavored. Not sure if that's what you're thinking of.
Posted by: heyjoe | January 03, 2013 at 10:21 AM
I thought it had three layers though, not just two..or am I thinking of something else?
Posted by: Lori Epstein | January 02, 2013 at 05:48 PM
David,
Your memory appears intact. I too remember the butterscotch and peanut butter versions.
Joe
Posted by: heyjoe | September 14, 2011 at 09:35 AM
I loved this stuff and thought I was the only one who imagined and/or remembered it. Was upset when they stopped making it and I was just a kid at the time. I seem to recall flavors like butterscotch, vanilla and possibly even a peanut butter-flavored one. I can't believe someone found a picture of the box - I even remember the TV commercial!
Posted by: David Michael | September 13, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I know, right Kris?!
Posted by: heyjoe | August 09, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I loved that stuff. I'll never understand why they discontinued it either!!!!
Posted by: Kris Gazzigli | August 09, 2011 at 10:35 AM
My bestest friend Carla & I would make this ALL the time - I loved it! I miss the 70's as well.
Posted by: Julie Brookhiser | November 20, 2010 at 08:25 AM
Yes, I remember. Tasty! Remember when we would eat 10 pieces of toast at once? Great snack.
Posted by: Pam | August 08, 2010 at 11:16 AM