Easy 4th of July Jello Parfait Recipe That’s Red, White And Blue

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Fancy jello desserts are becoming quite popular. Jello is a fun treat for all year long, but also a pretty dessert that you can serve at the various holidays. Can you say jello in coordinating colors to match the holiday you are celebrating?! This 4th of July jello parfait recipe is festive in red, white and blue. It’s a great dessert option because it can be dressed up or down and can even be made with sugar-free jell-o. Just grab some fun individual glassware, mix up the flavor of jello you prefer (in patriotic colors of course) and in just a little time you’ll have a delicious jello dessert that will be a big hit with your guests.

Easy 4th of July Jello Parfait Recipe That’s Red, White And Blue

I’m all about the festive desserts. It’s the perfect way to satisfy that sweet tooth and fit the whatever holiday or season you are in. (i.e. red and green jello for Christmas, pink and red for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day or even rainbow jello parfaits for birthdays. This delicious dessert is so easy to make and the end result is a sweet treat that you’ll make again and again.

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How long does it take for jello to set up?

Jello will typically set up in just 2-4 hours after being refrigerated.

How long does jello last in the refrigerator?

Plain jello (without fruit salad mixed in) will last in the refrigerator for about 7-10 days. I’d ere on the side of caution when preserving a jello salad and say about a week for that type.

Red White Blue Jello Parfaits

The perfect dessert for the 4th of July!

What you’ll need to make this jello parfait recipe:

• Package of cherry jello (or red jello)
• Package of berry blue jello (or blue jello)
• Whipped cream (or a dollop of cool whip for each parfait)
• Patriotic sprinkles in red, white and blue
• Maraschino cherries
• Parfait glasses

What you’ll do to make this jello parfait recipe:

Step 1: Follow package instructions to make the jello recipe.

Step 2: Allow jello mixture to cool in a medium bowl and then place in pourable measuring cup (it just makes it easier to pour into the parfait glasses).

Step 3: Pour red jello into glass halfway.

Step 4: Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

Step 5: Mix up blue jello and allow to fully cool. Then pour onto red layer.

Step 6: Refrigerate again for 2-4 hours.

Step 7: Top with whipped cream sprinkles and a maraschino cherry!

So easy to make and delicious!

MORE ABOUT JELLO…

What type of jello works best to make a parfait?

While this particular recipe uses a red, white and blue color scheme, you can most definitely use any type to fit the theme you are going for. Jello comes in so many different flavors and colors. Try out different combinations, too. Many people like strawberry jello parfaits with chopped strawberries and a pink layer. That one is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

How can you turn jello into an elegant dessert?

Adding fresh fruit like pineapple, fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries You can even put into a muffin tin to create individual jello molds. Or add a creamy layer in between each layer using coconut milk, heavy cream or whipped cream.

This recipe is also perfect for Memorial Day or Labor Day!

Like this recipe idea for the 4th of July?

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