Patriotic jello parfaits are easy layered jello desserts for the 4th of July or Memorial day. These red white blue jello parfaits are impressive but very inexpensive to make.
Everyone I know likes jello and it is a very inexpensive snack or dessert. And you can take a little extra time and make these layered jello desserts in small mason jars for a fun farmhouse feel.
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Also you can top these fourth of July jello parfaits with whipped topping and colorful sprinkles. Kids will love them and adults will enjoy the festive colors.
Patriotic Jello Parfait Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 6 ounce package strawberry red Jello
- 6 ounce package berry blue Jello
- 4 packets unflavored gelatin
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups boiling water
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
- Sprinkles, optional
Equipment Needed:
- 6 half-pint jars
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
How to make this Layered Jello Dessert:
Whisk together the strawberry Jello, one packet of unflavored gelatin, and 2 cups boiling water. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved in the water.
Pour 1/3 cup of the red Jello mixture into each jar for the first layer of these Patriotic desserts . Place the jars in the refrigerator to chill for around 40 minutes, until the mixture has begun to set and is no longer liquid.
While the red Jello is chilling, prepare the white layer. Whisk together two packets of unflavored gelatin with one cup boiling water and the sweetened condensed milk. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature to cool until the red Jello is set.
When the red Jello is set, carefully pour ⅓ cup of the white mixture over the top of the red. Return the jars to the refrigerator to chill for around 20 minutes, until the white layer is set.
While the white layer is setting start the blue of this layered dessert parfait. Prepare the blue layer by whisking together the berry blue Jello, one packet of unflavored gelatin, and 2 cups boiling water. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved in the water. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature to cool until the white gelatin is set.
When the white jello is set, carefully pour 1/3 cup of the blue Jello over the top of the white layer. Return the jars to the refrigerator to chill for an additional 3 hours. Top your red white blue jello parfait with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired, before serving.
Other Red White and Blue Desserts:
- Red White and Blue Poke Cake
- Patriotic Sugar Cookies
- Red White and Blue Cookies from Cake Mix
- American Flag Fruit Skewers
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Patriotic Jello Parfaits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 6 ounce, package strawberry Jello
- 1 6 ounce, package package berry blue Jello
- 4 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups boiling water
- Whipped cream for serving optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the strawberry Jello, one packet of unflavored gelatin, and 2 cups boiling water. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved in the water.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the red Jello mixture into each jar. Place the jars in the refrigerator to chill for around 40 minutes, until the mixture has begun to set and is no longer liquid.
- While the red Jello is chilling, prepare the white layer. Whisk together two packets of unflavored gelatin with one cup boiling water and the sweetened condensed milk. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature to cool until the red Jello is set.
- When the red Jello is set, carefully pour 1/3 cup of the white gelatin mixture over the top of the red. Return the jars to the refrigerator to chill for around 20 minutes, until the white layer is set.
- While the white gelatin is setting, prepare the blue layer by whisking together the berry blue Jello, one packet of unflavored gelatin, and 2 cups boiling water. Continue stirring until all the gelatin has been dissolved in the water. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature to cool until the white gelatin is set.
- When the white gelatin is set, carefully pour 1/3 cup of the blue Jello over the top of the white layer. Return the jars to the refrigerator to chill for an additional 3 hours.
- Top your red white blue jello parfait with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired, before serving.
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