Crimson, White and Blue Jell-O Cups

These Crimson White and Blue Jell-O Cups are completely layered and solely require only a handful of components. They’re really easy to whip up too and excellent for Independence Day!

A LAYERED 4TH OF JULY DESSERT

These Crimson, White, and Blue Jell-O Cups are so easy to make and are good for any patriotic vacation! Layers of purple, white, and blue Jell-O create a fantastic striped cup that’s positive to wow at your subsequent 4th of July celebration. Everybody loves some jiggly Jell-O and the flavour mixture of those candy Jell-O mixed with the Cool Whip within the center creates a light-weight and refreshing dessert which you can make collectively along with your youngsters! And also you don’t even have to activate the oven!

A couple red, white, and blue layered jello cups.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What measurement cups did you employ?

These are 9 ounce cups, however you need to use different sizes if wanted. These could be enjoyable to make in 4 ounce cup sizes for little ones.

Can I make extra Jell-O cups?

Positive factor! The simplest manner to do that is through the use of a smaller cup. This recipe makes use of 9 ounce cups, so in case you used smaller cups, you’d get twice as many jello cups with out having to double the recipe.
You may at all times double the recipe if wanted. Or you may even use 6 ounce cups in case you simply need a couple of greater than what you’re going to usually get.

Can I exploit different flavored jello?

Sure, however since this can be a purple, white, and blue Jell-O cup recipe, I’d attempt to verify no matter taste you select will nonetheless work with the theme.

Can I make my very own whipped cream?

Completely! When you don’t wish to use Cool Whip, you may make your individual utilizing your favourite recipe.

Easy methods to retailer?

These are finest loved whenever you make them. If not having fun with immediately, you might want to refrigerate them (and canopy them with a lid or plastic wrap). When you depart these within the fridge for too lengthy, the Cool Whip could begin to change the Jell-O texture. So, I’d recommend having fun with these the identical day, or ready to assemble till you’re able to get pleasure from them. I don’t advocate freezing them.

Red, white and blue Jell-o Cups with whipped cream on top.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • Berry Blue Jell-O – see my ingredient picture under so what to search for. It’s the solely blue coloured Jell-O that I’m conversant in.
  • Cherry Jell-O -you may additionally use strawberry in case you choose that taste.
  • boiling water – you want boiling water to assist activate the Jell-O
  • chilly water – similar to the boiling water, the chilly water with the boiling water helps to activate the Jell-O.
  • Ice cubes – that is for the “pace set” technique (you may see this on the again of the Jell-O field) that will help you arrange a bit sooner.
  • whipped topping – in case you’ve by no means bought whipped topping earlier than (additionally known as Cool Whip), you will discover it within the frozen dessert part of the grocery retailer. You’ll need to thaw it earlier than utilizing. Don’t thaw it on the counter. Put it into your fridge in a single day earlier than utilizing.
  • sprinkles, for garnishing (non-obligatory) – I believe the purple, white and blue sprinkles actually set these off however some of us don’t just like the crunchy with the smoothness of the Jell-O so use your judgement right here.
A box of cherry Jell-O and a box of Berry Blue Jell-O.

HOW TO MAKE RED WHITE AND BLUE JELL-O CUPS

First, be sure to have sufficient room within the fridge to suit all 6 of those Jell-O Cups. I wish to put mine on a baking sheet for simple shifting. Subsequent, put together Berry Blue Jell-O based on the bundle instructions. I used the Pace-Set Methodology (instructions are additionally on the again of the Jell-O Field) with ice cubes to arrange this sooner. Dissolve gelatin combine in 1 ½ cups boiling water. Add ice to 1 cup chilly water to make 2 ½ cups. Stir into gelatin till thickened then take away any unmelted ice. You too can use the normal technique, though it should make this course of only a bit longer. 

Switch Jell-O to a bowl or giant measuring cup with a spout or use a turkey baster to distribute Jell-O evenly amongst every of the 6 clear (9 ounce) plastic cups. Place cups within the fridge for 1 hour or till set to the contact. 

When prepared, spoon whipped topping evenly amongst all 6 cups (on high of the blue Jell-O layer). Make sure to save a few of the whipped topping to high your cups with later. Gently shake to stage the whipped topping layer.

Berry Blue Jello layer and a whipped cream layer on top in a cup.

Place cups within the freezer for 1 hour or till whipped topping  is agency to the contact. Put together Cherry Jell-O as you probably did the Berry Blue Jell-O utilizing the quick set technique. Dissolve gelatin combine in 1 ½ cups boiling water.

Cherry jello mixture in a bowl with a whisk,

Add ice to 1 cup chilly water to make 2 ½ cups.

Ice cubes in a cherry jello mixture.

Stir into gelatin till thickened then take away any unmelted ice. 

A spoon removing ice from a bowl of liquid gelatin.

Then add the cherry gelatin combine evenly on high of the whipped topping layer in every of the cups (both pouring it on utilizing a bowl or giant measuring cup with a spout or utilizing a turkey baster so as to add it on). 

A turkey baster pouring red jello on top of whipped cream and blue jello.

Place cups within the fridge for 1 hour or till set to the contact. Prime every cup with remaining whipped topping and add sprinkles (if utilizing).

Layered Jello cups that are red, white, and blue.

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A few layered Red, white, and blue jello cups with whipped cream and sprinkles.

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  • First, be sure to have sufficient room within the fridge to suit all 6 of those Jell-O Cups. I wish to put mine on a baking sheet for simple shifting.

  • Subsequent, put together Berry Blue Jell-O based on the bundle instructions. I used the Pace-Set Methodology (instructions are additionally on the again of the Jell-O Field) with ice cubes to arrange this sooner. Dissolve gelatin combine in 1 ½ cups boiling water. Add ice to 1 cup chilly water to make 2 ½ cups. Stir into gelatin till thickened then take away any unmelted ice. You too can use the normal technique, though it should make this course of only a bit longer.

  • Switch Jell-O to a bowl or giant measuring cup with a spout or use a turkey baster to distribute Jell-O evenly amongst every of the 6 clear plastic cups.

  • Place cups within the fridge for 1 hour or till set to the contact.

  • When prepared, spoon whipped topping evenly amongst all 6 cups (on high of the blue Jell-O layer). Make sure to save a few of the whipped topping to high your cups with later. Gently shake to stage the whipped topping layer.

  • Place cups within the freezer for 1 hour or till whipped topping is agency to the contact.

  • Put together Cherry Jell-O as you probably did the Berry Blue Jell-O utilizing the quick set technique. Dissolve gelatin combine in 1 ½ cups boiling water. Add ice to 1 cup chilly water to make 2 ½ cups. Stir into gelatin till thickened then take away any unmelted ice.

  • Then add the cherry gelatin combine evenly on high of the whipped topping layer in every of the cups (both pouring it on utilizing a bowl or giant measuring cup with a spout or utilizing a turkey baster so as to add it on).

  • Place cups within the fridge for 1 hour or till set to the contact.

  • Prime every cup with remaining whipped topping and add sprinkles (if utilizing).

  • Please discuss with my FAQ’s and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the most typical questions.
  • This recipe makes use of 9 ounce cups, however you need to use different sizes like 4 ounces or 6 ounce cups. This may change the amount that you simply’re making. 
  • If altering the flavour, take into consideration the theme of the cups and the visible layer you’re making. 
  • You should use selfmade whipped cream rather than Cool Whip. 
  • At all times retailer within the fridge and attempt to get pleasure from the identical day that you simply make them.

Energy: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fats: 5g | Saturated Fats: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 0.3g | Ldl cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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