These fun and easy layered Jello cups are perfect as desserts for summer, July 4th desserts / patriotic desserts for Memorial Day recipes, or easy kid snacks. This is one of the most easy recipes for Jello (and may even take place of your Jello salad recipes!).
If you are looking for easy patriotic desserts (fun for holidays like Memorial Day jello desserts or 4th of July dessert) or fun Jello recipes for cookouts or parties, look no further!
These Red, White, Blue layered Jello cups will quickly become a go-to favorite at family gatherings for kids and adults alike.
It’s like a mini red white and blue jello salad for one!
(Think: red white and blue trifle, but with Jello!)
Layered Jello Recipe
For our Red White Blue Jello Cups, we used simple, small juice glasses (like these).
However, this is a really pretty dessert and would look fabulous in some fun dessert cups.
You just want to be sure that you get clear dessert cups so you can see how cool this layered jello dessert looks from the side!
How To Make Layered Jello Cups
Since there is no red, white, and blue Jello, you have to make each color and then layer them (just use this easy recipe for layered Jello!).
Making this colorful layered Jello cups dessert is super easy—you just make the Jello according to packaged directions.
Once set, you simply spoon it into your dessert dish, alternating colors, and top with whipped cream and red, white, and blue sprinkles (or nonpareils).
We also put a little twist on our layered Jello and added in some pudding for the “white” part of our patriot dessert, making this a layered Jello pudding dessert!
(We’ll tell you how we layered it in the recipe below.)
So easy for such a great little dessert and it’s simple enough that the kids can even make their own!
File this layered Jello recipe under: Super Easy Desserts and put it with your layered Jello salad recipes!
ALSO CHECK OUT: WHAT TO SERVE AT A MEMORIAL DAY PARTY FOR KIDS
Here’s what we used for our cooking with books…
Red, White, Blue Layered Jello Cups Paired with What Does It Mean to Be American Children’s Book
We decided to pair up these beautiful little red-white-blue Jello patriotic desserts with an American theme and chose What Does It Mean to Be American? children’s book by authors
From the book synopsis:
An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American―regardless of politics!
What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly.
While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean?
This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to Be…? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are―and where they come from, regardless of their political views.
Listed Book Age Range: 4-8 years
How To Make Layered Jello Cups
Red White Blue Jello Recipe
Layered Jello Cups
Ingredients
- 1 Package Red Jell-O flavor of choice
- 1 Package Blue Jell-O flavor of choice
- 1 Package Vanilla Pudding (plus ingredients on package for preparation)
- 1 can Whipped Cream
- Red white, and blue sprinkles or nonpareils for decorating, (optional)
Instructions
- Follow the directions on the package to prepare the red Jell-O, the blue Jell-O, and the vanilla pudding in separate bowls.
- After both Jell-O and pudding have set, assemble the desserts by spooning blue Jell-O into the glass, followed by the vanilla pudding and ending with the red Jell-O on top.
- Spray whipped cream on top of each and sprinkle with red, white and blue sprinkles or nonpareils.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note
Nutrition calculations are approximate. If you're following a special diet, please calculate your own nutrition values.
Homemade Whipped Cream
This is a layered Jello with Cool Whip recipe.
However, instead of the store bought whipped cream, you can try out our homemade whipped cream to use with this dessert.
(It’s SUPER easy and tastes WAY BETTER than store bought whipped cream!) Check out the whip cream recipe here.
Have you ever made layered Jello cups?
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Hi, do you happen to still have print out for craft on bible story of Abraham & Sarah?
Hey Joana! I’m updating that printable and it will be available soon. I’ll let you know when it’s available!
Great for little ones!
Great for little ones!
Super easy to make with my preschoolers! Thanks!
Oh Yay! I’m glad they had fun!