Red White Blue Jello Cups (Printable)

Colorful layered jello cups with red, white, and blue stripes that brighten any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Layer

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

→ White Layer

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

→ Blue Layer

08 - 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange 8 clear cups with 6 to 8 oz capacity for layering.
02 - Dissolve red flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Divide evenly between cups, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Place cups in refrigerator at a slight angle using a muffin tin for support and chill 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 into the mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in sweetened condensed milk. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
04 - Once red layer is completely set, gently pour white layer mixture on top, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Position cups upright and refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until firm.
05 - Dissolve blue flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. 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 mixture over the white layer, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Refrigerate upright for a minimum of 2 hours until fully set.
07 - Top each cup with whipped cream and fresh berries immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Stunning visual appeal with crisp, colorful layers perfect for patriotic celebrations
  • Simple preparation with no baking required—just mix, pour, and chill
  • Crowd-pleasing dessert that's light, refreshing, and gluten-free
  • Individual servings make portion control easy and presentation elegant
  • Fun project to make with kids for summer parties and holidays
02 -
  • Always cool your gelatin mixtures to room temperature before pouring to prevent melting the layer below
  • Use a muffin tin to angle your cups for the first layer—this creates a dynamic diagonal stripe
  • Pour each layer slowly and gently, ideally over the back of a spoon, to avoid breaking through
  • Verify your Jello brand and sweetened condensed milk are gluten-free if serving to those with celiac disease
  • Make these a day ahead for stress-free party prep—they keep beautifully covered in the refrigerator
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