Red, White And Blue Jello Cups

Looking for a fun and festive dessert to serve at your next Memorial Day or Fourth of July party? Look no further than these red, white, and blue jello cups! These colorful dessert cups are perfect for any patriotic occasion and will surely be a hit for kids and adults.

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Desserts should always be delicious, but when they are fun to make and fun to eat, that makes them even better. Just grab some jello and maraschino cherries for an impressive and colorful dessert.

I made these for a BBQ and wasn't sure how my guest would feel about eating jello, and once I brought them out, they were an instant hit. So many people haven't had jello in years, let alone a colorful treat like these jello cups.

This is why you will love these Jello cups

• They are super simple to make using boxes of jello.
• There's no need to wait for a holiday; you can make these layered Jello cups anytime you want a fun treat. I have made them for birthday parties, slumber parties, and picnics.
• Jello comes in lots of flavors, and for Halloween try these Candy Corn Jello Cups.
• Nothing says Happy 4th of July like a festive red, white and blue dessert, so plan ahead to get the gelatin chilled.

Try my other favorite patriotic desserts like this red, white and blue M&M ice cream recipe, or our favorite sugar cookie bars, thumbprint cookies with sprinkles, or firework sugar cookies. All of these desserts are perfect for a celebration.

4th of July Jello Ingredients And Dessert Cups

• Red Jello- This can be cherry, red, raspberry or strawberry flavors.
• Blue Jello - Berry blue Jello is the only blue-colored gelatin I can find.
• Unflavored Gelatin - Knox Unflavored Gelatin is the most popular and easily found brand.
• Sugar - Use white granulated sugar.
• Milk - Use 2% or whole milk; you can substitute with plant-based milk.

3-ounce cups - Use a clear cup to see the layers of Jello. You can use these disposable cups or a glass cup.

5-ounce cups- Use these 5-ounce plastic cups with lids perfect for storage and packing for picnics and potlucks.

How To Make Layered Jello Cups: With Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1. Set the disposable cups on a cookie sheet or tray to easily move them in and out of the fridge.

Step 2. How To Make Blue Jello Layer- Place the blue gelatin in a medium-sized bowl, pour ⅔ cup of boiling water over the gelatin, and stir until combined. Allow the jello to cool before pouring it into each cup until about ⅓ full—place the cups in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set.

Step 3.The White Jello Layer - In another medium-sized bowl, sprinkle the clear gelatin over ⅓ cup of milk and allow it to bloom. Meanwhile, heat the remaining ⅔ cup of milk to almost boiling. Add the hot milk to the clear gelatin and mix well until the gelatin is fully absorbed. Allow the mixture to cool. Pour the white jello over the cold blue Jello until about ⅔ full. Return to fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow to set.

Step 4. The Red Jello Layer - Place the red gelatin in a medium-sized bowl, pour ⅔ cup of boiling water over the gelatin, and stir until combined. Allow the jello to cool before pouring it into each cup.

Step 5. Insert a toothpick into the top of each maraschino cherry. Press the cherry into the white jello to keep the stem upright while the red jello sets. Place the cups in the fridge for 3-4 hours to fully set.

Step 6. When the jello is set, remove the toothpicks by gently twisting them until they loosen from the cherry.

Step 7. The jello cups will keep in the fridge for several days; store them in an airtight container or cover them with plastic wrap.

Look how pretty these dessert cups turn out. Pretty impressive, aren't they? I know we thing jello is so old-fashion, but I think it should make a big comeback for easy desserts.

Variations to try

Changing things up is always fun!

• Add some whipped cream on top.
• Instead of making the white gelatin, replace that layer with whipped cream. Just make sure the red gelatin is cooled before adding.
• Change out the Jello flavors to make these dessert cups for any occasion.
• I also pour the gelatin into a clear glass baking dish and cut it into squares.

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From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.