Red White Blue Jello Cups (Printable)
Chilled tri-color gelatin cups with a creamy vanilla layer and fresh berries for a festive summer or holiday treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Layer
01 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry or cherry gelatin dessert mix
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ White Layer
04 - 1 (3 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
06 - 1 cup whipped topping
→ Blue Layer
07 - 1 (3 oz) box berry blue gelatin dessert mix
08 - 1 cup boiling water
09 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh blueberries
11 - Fresh strawberries
12 - Additional whipped topping
13 - Festive sprinkles
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the red gelatin dessert mix with 1 cup boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Mix in 1/2 cup cold water. Evenly divide the red mixture among 8 clear serving cups. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the layer is firm.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until fully incorporated. Once the red layer is set, gently spoon the pudding mixture over it, distributing evenly among the cups. Chill for 30 minutes.
03 - In a clean bowl, dissolve the berry blue gelatin dessert mix in 1 cup boiling water, stirring thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix well. When the white layer has set, slowly pour or spoon the blue mixture over the pudding in each cup. Do not disturb the layers.
04 - Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 2 to 3 hours until fully set and firm throughout.
05 - Before serving, top each cup with a dollop of whipped topping, a few fresh berries, and sprinkles as desired for a festive finish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Few desserts make everyone smile the moment they see those cheerful layers lined up in clear cups.
- No baking involved means more time lounging on the porch instead of standing over a hot oven.
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- If you rush and pour the next layer before the last is set, everything mixes and the layers vanish.
- Letting each gelatin cool a bit before pouring creates those crisp, magazine-worthy stripes.
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- Let the gelatin layer cool to room temperature before pouring it over pudding; otherwise, you risk melting the stripes.
- A spoon can help guide the gelatin close to the cup wall so you don’t disturb the layer below—slow and steady wins.