Red White And Blue Jello (Print Version)
Patriotic layered gelatin cups with creamy vanilla center, chilled and topped with berries and whipped topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Layer
01 - 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry or cherry-flavored gelatin
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ White Layer
04 - 1 (3-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 1 1/4 cups cold milk
06 - 1 cup whipped topping, plus additional for garnish (optional)
→ Blue Layer
07 - 1 (3-ounce) box berry blue-flavored gelatin
08 - 1 cup boiling water
09 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - Fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries
11 - Additional whipped topping
12 - Sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, dissolve the red gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix. Evenly divide the mixture among 8 small clear cups. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or until set.
02 - Combine instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 1/4 cups cold milk in a separate bowl. Whisk for about 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Once the red layer is fully set, spoon the pudding mixture over the red layer in each cup and spread gently. Chill for 30 minutes.
03 - In a clean bowl, dissolve the blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir well, then incorporate 1/2 cup cold water. After the white layer has set, carefully pour or spoon the blue gelatin mixture onto the white layer. Return the cups to the refrigerator.
04 - Refrigerate assembled cups for 2 to 3 hours, or until all layers are fully set.
05 - Before serving, top with additional whipped topping, fresh berries, and sprinkles as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This treat is even easier to assemble than it looks — the layers impress guests without any pastry skills required.
- They double as both dessert and decoration, brightening up the entire party table.
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- If you rush the layers, the colors will blend into a purple swirl — standing guard at the fridge pays off.
- Let each layer cool enough so it doesn't melt the one below; a quick test with a fingertip is my standby trick.
03 -
- Aim for patience when chilling layers—totally worth it for clean color lines.
- Adding pudding instead of cream cheese for the white sets up faster and keeps things light.