Red White Blue Layered Cups (Printable Version)

Festive red, white, and blue layered jello cups with creamy and fruity textures for a vibrant treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Red Layer

01 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry or cherry flavored Jello
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 Jello
09 - 1 cup boiling water
10 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Whipped cream
12 - Fresh blueberries and strawberries

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange 8 clear cups with 6 to 8 ounce capacity for layering
02 - Dissolve red Jello 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 slight angle using muffin tin as support, and chill for 45 to 60 minutes until set
03 - Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes, add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until completely dissolved, incorporate sweetened condensed milk, and cool to room temperature
04 - Once red layer is fully set, gently pour white layer over top (approximately 2 tablespoons per cup), position cups upright, and refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until firm
05 - Dissolve blue Jello in 1 cup boiling water, stir in 1/2 cup cold water, and cool to room temperature
06 - Once white layer is completely firm, carefully pour blue Jello over white layer (approximately 2 tablespoons per cup), position cups upright, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set
07 - Top with whipped cream and fresh berries immediately before serving

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The layers are honestly mesmerizing to look at, and guests will think you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • Each color tastes completely different, so you get three flavor experiences in one cup without any complicated technique.
  • Once you nail the timing, you can make these in your sleep, which means you'll actually want to bring dessert to the next party.
02 -
  • If you skip the cooling step and pour warm jello onto a set layer, it will start to dissolve or blur the edge, which ruins the clean stripe effect you're working so hard to achieve.
  • The white layer is the most temperamental because it's gelatin and milk together, so make sure it's actually firm before you pour the blue layer on top, or they'll blend into a purple mess.
03 -
  • Make these the day before your event so you're not racing the clock on party day—they actually hold up beautifully in the refrigerator for two to three days.
  • If your kitchen is warm, add an extra thirty minutes to each chilling time because jello sets slower when the room temperature works against you.
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