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Refreshing Patriotic Red White and Blue Jello Cups

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A quick, easy, and festive layered dessert featuring red strawberry gelatin, creamy vanilla pudding, and blue raspberry gelatin, perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
  • Fresh blueberries (optional)
  • Clear plastic or glass cups, about 8-10 oz (240-300 ml) capacity
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Red Gelatin Layer: Dissolve strawberry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and stir. Pour about 1/3 cup (80 ml) into each cup. Add sliced strawberries if using. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm but tacky.
  2. Make the White Pudding Layer: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 cup whole milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding.
  3. Add the White Layer: Spoon or pipe about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of pudding mixture over the set red gelatin layer in each cup. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set slightly.
  4. Prepare the Blue Gelatin Layer: Dissolve blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and stir. Pour about 1/3 cup (80 ml) over the white pudding layer. Add blueberries if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
  5. Final Touches: Garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra berries before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Chill each layer until firm but tacky before adding the next to prevent mixing. Whip cream to soft peaks before folding into pudding for light texture. Use a piping bag or spoon to carefully layer. Keep refrigerated until serving. Can be made dairy-free by substituting milk and cream with coconut or almond milk and dairy-free whipped toppings. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.

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