Patriotic Jello Parfaits

PATRIOTIC JELLO PARFAITS

7/2/2023

Celebrate Independence Day with delicious Patriotic Jello Parfaits! Get ready to wow your little ones (and your big ones) this Fourth of July with easy-to-make and delicious layers of red, white and blue that add so much fun to your patriotic celebrations!

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, or need something unique for a picnic or potluck, these layers of vibrant red, creamy white and bold blue create an explosion of flavor and patriotism! Happy Fourth of July!

Patriotic Jello Parfaits

EASY TO MAKE TREATS THAT EVERYONE LOVES:

Never has something that looks so incredible been so simple to make! The only thing you will need is TIME to create the best layered jello parfaits! The more layers, the more time! I usually place small individual serving glasses in a baking pan to make moving between the counter and refrigerator easier.

For easy transportation and serving, you can make these in 4 or 6 oz. jelly jars with a screw-on lid. Place in a small insulated cooler with ice packs and you'll be ready to bring these to your summertime destination for smiles and giggles!

To create Patriotic Finger Jello, you can also prepare this in a 8x8 or 9x9-inch square pan, making each layer is completely set before adding the next layer. When firm and just before serving, cut with a sharp knife (that has been dipped in hot water) into 2x2 cubes for individual Red, White & Blue Jello Jigglers! Super fun!

ADD FRESH FRUIT FOR EXTRA FLAVOR & FUN:

Add fresh blueberries to the blue jello mixture for added texture and flavor
Add fresh strawberries or raspberries to the red jello mixture for added texture and berry flavor

FINISH WITH A FLOURISH:

Once the layers have set, add a generous dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with fresh blueberries or whole strawberries or raspberries, or patriotic sprinkles for red, white and blue fun!

Patriotic Jello Parfaits

TIPS FOR PERFECT JELLO PARFAITS:

For vibrant red layers, use your favorite red jello - strawberry, raspberry and strawberry banana all have beautiful hues, but for brightest red, cherry jello is the way to go!
To achieve a smooth and professional look, use a turkey baster or piping bag to add each layer.
Refrigerate each layer until firmly set before adding the next one. This will ensure clean and distinct layers.

Patriotic Jello Parfaits

JELLO PARFAIT RECIPE VARIATIONS:

This recipe for layered jello is incredibly versatile – let your imagination run wild and change up the flavors and colors for a unique and special treat – perfect for holidays and special celebrations!

CHRISTMAS JELLO PARFAITS: Layer red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry), white and green (lime)
VALENTINE JELLO PARFAITS: Layer red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry) and white, and add an optional pink layer (use red jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white jello mixture)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY JELLO PARFAITS: Layer orange, white and green (lime); top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a gold chocolate coin or rainbow gummy candy
MARDI GRAS JELLO PARFAITS: Layer purple (grape), green (lime), yellow (lemon) and white
RAINBOW JELLO PARFAITS: Skip the white layers and layer purple (grape), blue (berry blue), green (lime), yellow (lemon), orange (peach or orange) and red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry)
EASTER JELLO PARFAITS: Create pastel jello layers by adding jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white mixture - with pastel pink (strawberry, raspberry or cherry jello), pastel yellow (lemon jello), pastel green (lime jello), pastel peach (peach jello) and pastel blue (berry blue jello)
UNDER THE SEA JELLO PARFAITS: Layer blue (berry blue) with pastel blue (substitute blue jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white mixture). Add a few gummy fish or gummy sea creatures (or Swedish fish) to the blue layer when it has cooled to room temperature but not set. Immediately refrigerate to set firmly. If you add the gummy fish to warmer jello, they will melt...
MERMAID JELLO PARFAITS: Layer blue (berry blue) with pastel blue (substitute blue jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white layer), white, purple (grape) and pastel lavender (substitute purple (grape) jello for Knox gelatine in white layer)
OLYMPIC JELLO PARFAITS: Layer white between each olympic flag color - blue (berry blue), yellow (lemon), green (lime), red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry), and rather than black jello (which might be cool but not easy to do), we'll add dark purple (grape). Topped with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and decorated with a gold olympic medal or gold chocolate coin - these are a FAVORITE at our house!
HALLOWEEN JELLO PARFAITS: Layer white between orange jello layers, yellow (lemon) layers, and create a dark brown layer by using Jello Instant Dark Chocolate Pudding (add half of the milk in the directions to keep it firm for layering).

PATRIOTIC JELLO PARFAITS

This Fourth of July, make a statement with eye-catching Patriotic Jello Parfaits. With flavorful layers of red, white, and blue, these are sure to be the talk of the party! Whip up a batch of these delightful jello parfaits and enjoy a sweet celebration of America's independence.

Patriotic Jello Parfaits

INGREDIENTS:
2 3-ounce (170.1 g) boxes red Jello (Cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry or Strawberry Banana flavor)
2 3-ounce (170.1 g) boxes blue Jello (Berry Blue)
14 ounce (396.89 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
4 0.25-ounce (28.35 g) envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin
Boiling water

OPTIONAL:
Sweetened whipped cream
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Raspberries
Fresh Blueberries
Holiday Sprinkles

HOW I MAKE THESE:

Place 12 individual 4-ounce or 6-ounce serving jars or glasses in a baking pan and set aside.
PREPARE RED LAYER – BERRY BONANZA! Our first layer is all about those juicy summer berries. In a small bowl, stir together 1 box of the red jello and 1 cup of boiling water, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes to ensure everything has dissolved. Pour evenly into the individual dishes (I use a turkey baster to evenly distribute the liquid without splashing – you can also use a small measuring cup with a spout to carefully pour) and place the pan in the refrigerator for everything to set, about 40 minutes.
PREPARE WHITE LAYER – CREAMY DELIGHT! Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water, stirring until well blended. In a separate small bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes of the unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add ½ cup boiling water to the unflavored gelatin mixture and stir to dissolve. Pour into the sweetened condensed milk mixture and stir to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Once the red layer is set, it’s time to add our creamy white layer. You’ll be using ½ of the prepared white layer mixture for this step – set the other half aside and keep at room temperature.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that each new layer of jello liquid has cooled to room temperature before pouring over the previous set layer!
Distribute the white layer liquid evenly on top of the set red layer. I use a turkey baster again to evenly distribute without splashing) and place in the refrigerator to set, about 40 minutes.
PREPARE BLUE LAYER – BERRY BURST! In a small bowl, stir together 1 box of the Berry Blue Jello and 1 cup of boiling water, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes to ensure everything has dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Once the white layer is set, it’s time to add our blue layer. Distribute evenly on top of the set white layer. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 40 minutes.
REPEAT LAYERS, alternating the red and blue between the white layers. You’ll be making a fresh batch of red jello and blue jello for each additional layer.
Once all of the layers have been poured, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
THE FINISHING TOUCH (OPTIONAL): No parfait is complete without a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. Sprinkle with fresh strawberries, raspberries and/or blueberries, or patriotic sprinkles for an extra festive patriotic touch! If I’m transporting these to an event, I usually don’t top these so that they travel better.

YIELD: 12 servings

RECIPE NOTES:

Never has something that looks so incredible been so simple to make! The only thing you will need is TIME to create the best layered jello parfaits! The more layers, the more time! I usually place small individual serving glasses in a baking pan to make moving between the counter and refrigerator easier.
For vibrant red layers, use your favorite red jello - strawberry, raspberry and strawberry banana all have beautiful hues, but for brightest red, cherry jello is the way to go!
To achieve a smooth and professional look, use a turkey baster or piping bag to add each layer.
Refrigerate each layer until firmly set before adding the next one. This will ensure clean and distinct layers.
For easy transportation and serving, you can make these in 4 or 6 oz. jelly jars with a screw-on lid. Place in a small insulated cooler with ice packs and you'll be ready to bring these to your summertime destination for smiles and giggles!
To create Patriotic Finger Jello, you can also prepare this in a 8x8 or 9x9-inch square pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, making each layer is completely set before adding the next layer. When firm and just before serving, run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan and tip the jello out onto a cutting board. Cut with a sharp knife (that has been dipped in hot water) into 2x2 cubes for individual Red, White & Blue Jello Jigglers! Super fun!

JELLO PARFAIT RECIPE VARIATIONS:

This recipe for layered jello is incredibly versatile – let your imagination run wild and change up the flavors and colors for a unique and special treat – perfect for holidays and special celebrations!

CHRISTMAS JELLO PARFAITS: Layer red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry), white and green (lime)
VALENTINE JELLO PARFAITS: Layer red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry) and white, and add an optional pink layer (use red jello powder in place of the Knox gelatin in the white jello mixture)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY JELLO PARFAITS: Layer orange, white and green (lime); top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a gold chocolate coin or rainbow gummy candy
MARDI GRAS JELLO PARFAITS: Layer purple (grape), green (lime), yellow (lemon) and white
RAINBOW JELLO PARFAITS: Skip the white layers and layer purple (grape), blue (berry blue), green (lime), yellow (lemon), orange (peach or orange) and red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry)
EASTER JELLO PARFAITS: Create pastel jello layers by adding jello powder in place of the Knox gelatin in the white mixture - with pastel pink (strawberry, raspberry or cherry jello), pastel yellow (lemon jello), pastel green (lime jello), pastel peach (peach jello) and pastel blue (berry blue jello)
UNDER THE SEA JELLO PARFAITS: Layer blue (berry blue) with pastel blue (substitute blue jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white mixture). Add a few gummy fish or gummy sea creatures (or Swedish fish) to the blue layer when it has cooled to room temperature but not set. Immediately refrigerate to set firmly. If you add the gummy fish to warmer jello, they will melt...
MERMAID JELLO PARFAITS: Layer blue (berry blue) with pastel blue (substitute blue jello powder in place of the Knox gelatine in the white layer), white, purple (grape) and pastel lavender (substitute purple (grape) jello for Knox gelatine in white layer)
OLYMPIC JELLO PARFAITS: Layer white between each Olympic flag color - blue (berry blue), yellow (lemon), green (lime), red (strawberry, raspberry or cherry), and rather than black jello (which might be cool but not easy to do), we'll add dark purple (grape). Topped with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and decorated with a gold Olympic medal or gold chocolate coin - these are a FAVORITE at our house!
HALLOWEEN JELLO PARFAITS: Layer white between orange jello layers, yellow (lemon) layers, and create a dark brown layer by using Jello Instant Dark Chocolate Pudding (add half of the milk in the directions to keep it firm for layering).

Original recipe posted June 2012; revised and reposted June 2023.

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