[4][5] It is related to or derived from an American recipe, crown jewel dessert, submitted by R.J. Gatti to General Foods, the maker of Jello in 1955.

[7] This recipe, as published in 1962, used a binder of whipped cream mixed with a partially-set lemon gelatine prepared with pineapple juice.

[1] Prior to adding the milk, the unflavored gelatin is allowed to cool.

[4] In combination with the white milk gelatin, it represents the colors of the Mexican flag.

[3][6] Powdered fruit-flavored gelatin was introduced to Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then it has become quite popular.