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Easy Red White Blue Jello Cups Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Snacks

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A quick and festive layered dessert featuring cherry and blue raspberry Jello with a creamy whipped topping, perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 oz) packet Cherry Jello mix
  • 1 (3 oz) packet Blue Raspberry Jello mix
  • 1 cup boiling water (for cherry Jello)
  • 1 cup cold water (for cherry Jello)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for blue raspberry Jello)
  • 1 cup cold water (for blue raspberry Jello)
  • 8 oz whipped topping (store-bought like Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream)
  • Fresh blueberries and strawberries (optional, for garnish)
  • Clear plastic or glass cups (8 oz size)

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup of water and stir in the cherry Jello powder until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add 1 cup cold water and mix well.
  2. Pour about 1/3 cup of the red Jello into each clear cup. Place cups on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm but slightly tacky.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of whipped topping over the red layer in each cup. Spread evenly and chill for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
  4. Boil 1 cup of water and stir in the blue raspberry Jello powder until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour about 1/3 cup of the blue Jello over the whipped topping layer in each cup, pouring against a spoon or cup side to avoid disturbing the white layer.
  6. Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours until fully set.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries. Optionally add a small dollop of whipped topping.

Notes

Cool the Jello mixtures before layering to prevent melting the whipped topping. Chill each layer until just set but slightly tacky to ensure layers stick together. Pour the Jello slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing layers. The final blue layer requires at least 2 hours chilling to fully set. For dairy-free options, use coconut whipped cream. Sugar-free Jello and whipped topping can be used for a lower-calorie version.

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