Description
Festive and refreshing layered fruit and jello cups perfect for 4th of July celebrations, featuring red, white, and blue colors.
Ingredients
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- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry or cherry flavored Jell-O
- 1 box (3 oz) berry blue flavored Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
- 2 cups cold water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the red Jell-O by dissolving it in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in 1 cup cold water. Pour evenly into clear cups to fill 1/3 of each cup. Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
- Once set, add a layer of whipped cream or whipped topping. Optional: mix in mini marshmallows for extra texture.
- Prepare the blue Jell-O similarly, using 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Pour over the whipped layer to fill another 1/3 of each cup. Refrigerate until fully set (another hour).
- Top each cup with fresh blueberries and chopped strawberries before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your patriotic treat!
Notes
- Use clear plastic cups to show off the colorful layers.
- Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Substitute whipped cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg