Jell-O© Cups for Colourful Celebrations

These selfmade Jell-O© Cups are a enjoyable deal with for recreation days, after college snacks, and celebrations! I make them in numerous flavors and coloration combos to rejoice completely different occasions. Should you’re watching the large recreation, make these straightforward
Jell-O© Desserts in your favourite staff’s colours for an important addition to your celebration!

Jell-O© isn’t only for youngsters! Desserts made with this candy gelatin are enjoyable to eat at any age, and are all the time scrumptious! I like to make Jell-O© Cups for the perfect-sized parts which might be straightforward to serve at occasions. Think about purple and inexperienced cups for Christmas, purple and blue for patriotic events, and your favourite soccer staff’s colours for tailgate!

I do know this recipe seems to be like loads of steps and a bunch of substances, but it surely actually does come collectively fairly simply! However if you happen to’re pressed for time, bear in mind you’ll be able to all the time use the “speed-set” technique that’s described on the gelatin bins.

Substances for Jell-O© Cups

I’m making this recipe with Berry Blue, cherry, and lime gelatin so I can rejoice each groups (ahem, the Patriots!!) on this yr’s Tremendous Bowl, however you can select any flavors while you make your gelatin cups (in addition to their corresponding decorations!) Right here’s what you want to make them:

• Jell-O© Berry Blue Gelatin
• Unflavored gelatin packets
• Cherry gelatin (or different purple JellO)
• Lime gelatin
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Boiling scorching water
• Chilly water
• Whipped cream
• Crimson, white, and blue sprinkles
• Inexperienced sprinkles

Be aware: You additionally want 12-ounce plastic cups to create the dessert cups. I discovered some at my native Shaw’s, however you’ll find them right here on Amazon.

I’ve included a printable recipe card on the backside of the submit with detailed substances and directions, so be sure that to test it out!

Easy methods to Make Jell-O© Cups

First, I place my plastic cups onto a baking sheet so I can simply transfer them to and from the fridge. I like to make use of clear plastic cups so you’ll be able to see all of the layers of Jell-O©!

Blue Layer

Subsequent, I boil two cups of water and pour it right into a medium bowl, or my desire, a liquid measuring cup. Then I add the blue gelatin powder and stir till it dissolves. I stir in 2 cups of chilly water and pour ½ cup of the liquid jello combination into the person cups. Lastly, I transfer the cups to the fridge to sit back for about 2-2 ½ hours till utterly set.

White Layer

Whereas the blue gelatin units within the fridge, I boil a cup of water and pour it right into a liquid measuring cup. Then I stir within the sweetened condensed milk till mixed, then set it apart.

Subsequent, I place ½ cup of chilly water right into a small bowl and sprinkle two packets of unflavored plain gelatin on prime. I let it stand for 2-3 minutes, till it seems to be form of grainy. Then I boil one other ½ cup of water and add it to the bowl, stirring till the gelatin utterly dissolves.

I pour this combination into the condensed milk combination and stir to mix. I set this combination apart and let it cool to room temperature. Then I take away the cups containing the blue layer from the fridge when set and pour 3 ounces of the white gelatin combination into every cup. Then I return the cups to the fridge to set for one more hour or so.

Crimson Layer

Be aware: The purple and inexperienced layers will be executed on the similar time, as every one goes in solely half the cups!

In the meantime, I boil one other cup of water and add it to a medium bowl. I stir within the cherry gelatin and blend till it’s absolutely dissolved. Then I add a cup of chilly water and blend nicely. Out come the cups from the fridge! I add ½ cup of the cherry gelatin to 4 of the cups over the white gelatin layer. I place the cups again within the fridge for at the very least 4 hours earlier than serving.

Inexperienced Layer

I take advantage of one other cup of boiling water to combine the inexperienced gelatin till it dissolves in one other medium bowl. Then I add a cup of chilly water and blend nicely. I add ½ cup of the lime Jell-O© to the remaining 4 cups over the white layer. Lastly, I place the cups again within the fridge for at the very least 4 hours earlier than serving. I prefer to make these the day earlier than, so that they have loads of time to arrange!

Simply earlier than serving, I prime all of the Jello© Cups with whipped topping and sprinkles that match the colours of the gelatin within the cup! And now I’ve received a candy deal with to point out off my staff loyalty!

Recipe Notes

• I discovered it best to combine all the gelatins in my liquid measuring cups after which pour the precise quantity wanted for every dessert right into a smaller measuring cup to switch it.
• If these appear to be quite a bit, I get it! I perceive that just about 1 ½ cup servings of Jell-O© could also be an excessive amount of for a single particular person (it undoubtedly was for me!), so if you wish to make these in a smaller cup, I extremely counsel utilizing the next quantities and that far more individuals can get pleasure from them as nicely:
  • For 16 servings, use 9-ounce plastic cups, distributing 2 ounces ( ¼ cup) of the blue layer, 1.5 ounces of white, and a pair of ounces (¼ cup) of every of the purple and inexperienced gelatins. 
• I included particulars in regards to the Velocity-Set technique for every layer within the recipe card beneath, simply in case you’d like to avoid wasting additional time!

FAQs

How lengthy do these Jell-O© Cups final?

If saved appropriately (coated tightly or in an hermetic container), these gelatin cups will final 7-10 days within the fridge. Nonetheless, I believe they style finest throughout the first 3-4 days.

Can I make Jell-O© Cups forward of time?

Sure, selfmade Jello cups will be made as much as 48 hours upfront. Cowl them tightly and retailer them within the fridge till able to serve, then add toppings!

Extra Jell-O© Recipes

Attempt these jello desserts subsequent time:

Should you make these Jello Cups, let me understand how they turned out! Benefit from the recreation!

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Created by: Lynne Feifer

Jell-O© Cups

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

These selfmade Jell-O© Cups are a enjoyable deal with for recreation days along with your favourite staff’s colours, after college snacks, and celebrations! Make them in numerous flavors and coloration combos for any occasion.

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Directions

Blue Layer

• Boil 2 cups of water and place right into a medium bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Add the three oz. blue gelatin and stir to dissolve. Stir in 2 cups of chilly water. Distribute 1/2 cup of the blue gelatin into every of the 8 plastic cups on the baking sheet. Place them into the fridge to sit back for two – 2 1/2 hours till set.

White Layer

• Whereas the blue gelatin units within the fridge, in a 4-cup measuring cup, combine 1 cup of boiling water with the 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk. Put aside.

• In a small bowl, place 1/2 cup chilly water and sprinkle 2 packets of the unflavored gelatin excessive. Let it stand for 2-3 minutes, till the gelatin seems to be grainy. Add 1/2 cup boiling water to the bowl and stir till gelatin dissolves utterly. Pour this combination into the condensed milk combination and stir to mix. Put aside and let the contents come to room temperature. Pour 3 ounces of white gelatin into every of the 8 cups. Return to the fridge to sit back for 1 hour or till set.

Crimson Layer

• In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of boiling water to the cherry gelatin. combine to utterly dissolve. Add 1 cup chilly water to the bowl and blend nicely. Pour 1/2 cup of the cherry gelatin into 4 of the cups over the white gelatin layer. Place into the fridge to set for at the very least 4 hours earlier than serving.

Inexperienced Layer

• In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of boiling water to the lime gelatin. combine to utterly dissolve. Add 1 cup chilly water to the bowl and blend nicely. Pour 1/2 cup of the lime gelatin into the 4 remaining cups over the white gelatin layer. Place into the fridge to set for at the very least 4 hours earlier than serving (I left them in in a single day.)

• Simply earlier than serving, prime every of the cups with whipped cream. Sprinkle 4 of them with purple, white and blue sprinkles and the opposite 4 cups with inexperienced sprinkles.

Notes

• It might appear like loads of substances and steps, however this recipe actually does come collectively fairly simply. 
• If pressed for time, you need to use the Velocity-Set technique as described on the gelatin packages that makes use of much less water, however consists of ice cubes.
• Berry Blue: Dissolve the gelatin in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Add sufficient ice to 1 cup of chilly water to make 2 1/2 cups. Stir the ice water into the the blue gelatin and blend till barely thickened. Take away any unmelted ice cubes. Pour 1/2 cup of gelatin into every of the 8 cups. Refrigerate for 30 – 90 minutes or till agency.
• White Layer: I’ve no chilly set instructions for this layer, so comply with as directed in recipe.
• Cherry (purple): Combine gelatin with 3/4 cup boiling water and dissolve. Add sufficient ice to 1/2 cup chilly water to make 1 1/4 cups. Stir into the cherry gelatin and blend till barely thickened. Take away the unmelted ice cubes. Pour 1/2 cup into 4 of the cups over the white layer. Refrigerate 30 – 90 minutes or till agency.
• Lime (inexperienced): Combine gelatin with 3/4 cup boiling water and dissolve. Add sufficient ice to 1/2 cup chilly water to make 1 1/4 cups. Stir into the lime gelatin and blend till barely thickened. Take away the unmelted ice cubes. Pour 1/2 cup into the remaining 4 cups over the white layer. Refrigerate 30 – 90 minutes or till agency.
• I perceive that just about 1 ½ cups of Jell-O© per serving could also be an excessive amount of for a single particular person (it undoubtedly was for me!), so if you wish to make extra dessert cups I extremely counsel utilizing the next quantities.
• For 16 servings, use 9 ounce plastic cups distributing 2 ounces ( ¼ cup) of the blue layer, 1.5 ounces of white, and 2 ounces (¼ cup) of every of the purple and inexperienced gelatins.
• I discovered it best to combine all the gelatins in my liquid measuring cups after which pour the precise quantity wanted for every dessert right into a smaller measuring cup to switch it.

Vitamin

Energy: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fats: 0.2g | Saturated Fats: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fats: 0.04g | Ldl cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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