Red White Blue Layered Jello (Printable)

Vibrant red, white, and blue layered chilled cups with creamy and fruity flavors for festive summer enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Red Layer

01 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ White Layer

04 - 1 envelope (0.25 oz) unflavored gelatin
05 - 1/2 cup cold water
06 - 1/2 cup boiling water
07 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Blue Layer

08 - 1 (3 oz) box blue raspberry flavored gelatin
09 - 1 cup boiling water
10 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Whipped cream
12 - Fresh blueberries and strawberries

# Directions:

01 - Arrange 8 clear cups (6 to 8 oz capacity) on a stable surface for assembly.
02 - Dissolve red gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix thoroughly. Divide evenly between cups, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Tilt cups slightly and position in a muffin tin. Refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until fully set.
03 - Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a clean bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Mix in sweetened condensed milk thoroughly. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
04 - Once red layer is completely set, carefully pour white mixture over red layer using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Position cups upright and refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until firm.
05 - Dissolve blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water with continuous stirring. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
06 - Once white layer is firmly set, gently pour blue gelatin over white layer using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Refrigerate upright for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
07 - Top each cup with whipped cream and fresh berries immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look like edible stained glass, and people always ask how you made them, which feels like winning dessert.
  • No oven required, no fancy equipment, just patience and a refrigerator doing most of the work for you.
02 -
  • Each layer must be completely set before the next one goes in, or you'll end up with a beautiful ombre instead of distinct stripes—patience here is the actual ingredient.
  • Always let each new layer cool to room temperature before pouring, or the heat will soften the layer underneath and blur your lines.
03 -
  • Use a slow, gentle pouring technique—pour down the side of the cup rather than straight into the middle to avoid disturbing the layer below.
  • If a layer starts to set before you finish pouring all eight cups, just pop it back into the microwave for 15 seconds to loosen it up again.
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