Festive Patriotic Jello Flag Cups Recipe for Easy 4th of July Celebrations
A quick and easy layered Jello dessert that mimics the American flag with red, white, and blue layers, perfect for summer holidays and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (about 1/2 cup / 75 g), for garnish
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or half-and-half (use coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
- Fresh blueberries (about 1/2 cup / 75 g), optional for garnish
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade), optional
- Extra berries for decoration, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve the strawberry or cherry gelatin powder into 1 cup boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix well. Pour about 1/3 cup into each clear cup. Add sliced strawberries on top if desired. Chill for about 30 minutes until firm but slightly tacky.
- Make the White Layer: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold milk and let bloom for 5 minutes. Heat 3/4 cup milk and sweetened condensed milk until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and add bloomed gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Pour gently over red layer, about 1/3 cup per cup. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set but tacky.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blue raspberry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir well. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir. Pour carefully over white layer, about 1/3 cup per cup. Optionally add blueberries on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Serve: Once blue layer is firm, add a dollop of whipped cream and extra berries if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing colors. Allow each layer to become tacky before adding the next to keep layers distinct. Use Jell-O brand gelatin for best texture. For vegetarian or vegan versions, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and use coconut milk. Fresh or frozen berries can be used; thaw and drain frozen berries to keep layers firm. Chill cups on a flat surface to avoid spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8-12 oz
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 2
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