Description
These 4th of July Dessert Fireworks Jello Cups are bright, fruity, creamy, and perfect for patriotic summer parties. Red and blue gelatin cubes layer with whipped topping for an easy chilled no bake dessert.
Ingredients
1 package (3 oz) Berry Blue Jello
1 package (3 oz) Strawberry Jello
8 oz whipped topping such as Cool Whip
1 cup boiling water for Berry Blue Jello
1 cup cold water for Berry Blue Jello
1 cup boiling water for Strawberry Jello
1 cup cold water for Strawberry Jello
Patriotic sprinkles, edible glitter stars, mini flags, or candy toppings, optional
Instructions
1. Place the blue and red gelatin powders into separate bowls.
2. Mix each bowl with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved.
3. Stir 1 cup cold water into each gelatin mixture.
4. Pour each mixture into separate matching pans.
5. Refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until firm.
6. Cut the set gelatin into small cubes.
7. Fill dessert cups with a layer of blue gelatin cubes.
8. Add whipped topping in the middle.
9. Finish with red gelatin cubes.
10. Top with an extra spoonful of whipped topping.
11. Add patriotic sprinkles, edible glitter stars, mini flags, or candy toppings if desired.
12. Keep chilled until serving.
Notes
Thaw frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator before using.
Use slightly less cold water for firmer gelatin cubes.
Add whipped topping and sprinkles shortly before serving so they stay fresh and do not bleed color.
Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip if preferred.
Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg