A fun and festive layered gelatin dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations, featuring vibrant red, creamy white, and deep blue layers.
Author:PureCookingJoy
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours (including chilling)
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
3 oz package red gelatin (strawberry or cherry)
3 oz package blue gelatin (blueberry or raspberry)
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water (divided)
1 cup cold water (divided)
1 cup milk or heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Dissolve red gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into cups or molds. Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
In a separate bowl, mix unflavored gelatin with 1/4 cup cold water. Let sit for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved.
Combine milk, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually whisk into the unflavored gelatin mixture. Cool slightly, then pour over the red layer. Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
Dissolve blue gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Cool slightly, then pour over the white layer. Refrigerate until fully set (about 2 hours).
Notes
Use clear cups or molds for the best visual effect.
Chill each layer completely before adding the next one to prevent mixing.