Patriotic Jello Cups
colorful, make-ahead dessert that’s a hit with kids and adults. Easy to make with berry and coconut flavors, it’s a festive, no-bake treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gFat: 3gSodium: 80mgSugar: 18g
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 oz) cherry Jello or strawberry jello
- 1 box (3 oz) blueberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water for each Jello layer
- 1 cup cold water for each Jello layer
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip) thawed
- Fresh berries, strawberries, blueberries, sprinkles optional
Instructions
Make the Blue Layer
- In a bowl, mix blue Jello with 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water.
- Divide evenly among 8 clear cups (about ⅓ full).
- Chill in fridge for 1 hour, or until firm.
Add the White Layer
- Spoon a layer of thawed whipped topping over the set blue layer. Smooth gently.
- Chill for 30 minutes to help it firm up a bit.
Make the Red Layer
- Mix cherry Jello with 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water.
- Gently pour the red Jello over the whipped topping (tip: use the back of a spoon to pour slowly and avoid mixing).
- Chill until completely set, at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top the jello with whipped cream and garnish with patriotic sprinkles (if desired)
Notes
- Freeze the whipped topping for 5–10 minutes before using. It spreads easier and sets faster!
- Mix 1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt with 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin + ½ cup hot water for a creamy white layer.
- Use coconut-based whipped topping for a dairy-free version.
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