These do-it-yourself Jell-O© Cups are a enjoyable deal with for recreation days, after faculty snacks, and celebrations! I make them in numerous flavors and colour mixtures to have a good time totally different occasions. In the event you’re watching the large recreation, make these simple
Jell-O© Desserts in your favourite staff’s colours for a fantastic addition to your get together!

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

I do know this recipe seems like loads of steps and a bunch of components, but it surely actually does come collectively fairly simply! However in case you’re pressed for time, keep in mind you may at all times use the “speed-set” technique that’s described on the gelatin packing containers.

Components for Jell-O© Cups

I’m making this recipe with Berry Blue, cherry, and lime gelatin so I can have a good time each groups (ahem, the Patriots!!) on this 12 months’s Tremendous Bowl, however you can select any flavors if you make your gelatin cups (in addition to their corresponding decorations!) Right here’s what you should make them:

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

Observe: 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 components and directions, so ensure that to test it out!

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 may 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 fully 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 type of grainy. Then I boil one other ½ cup of water and add it to the bowl, stirring till the gelatin fully 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 an additional hour or so.

Pink Layer

Observe: The pink and inexperienced layers might be accomplished on the identical time, as each 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 properly. 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 not less than 4 hours earlier than serving.

Inexperienced Layer

I exploit 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 properly. 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 not less than 4 hours earlier than serving. I prefer to make these the day earlier than, in order 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 the entire 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 look like so much, I get it! I perceive that nearly 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 properly:
  • For 16 servings, use 9-ounce plastic cups, distributing 2 ounces ( ¼ cup) of the blue layer, 1.5 ounces of white, and a couple of ounces (¼ cup) of every of the pink and inexperienced gelatins. 
• I included particulars concerning the Velocity-Set technique for every layer within the recipe card under, simply in case you’d like to avoid wasting further time!

FAQs

How lengthy do these Jell-O© Cups final?

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

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

Sure, do-it-yourself Jello cups might be made as much as 48 hours prematurely. 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:

In the event you make these Jello Cups, let me know the way they turned out! Benefit from the recreation!

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Created by: Lynne Feifer

Jell-O© Cups

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

These do-it-yourself Jell-O© Cups are a enjoyable deal with for recreation days together with your favourite staff’s colours, after faculty snacks, and celebrations! Make them in numerous flavors and colour mixtures 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 grainy. Add 1/2 cup boiling water to the bowl and stir till gelatin dissolves fully. 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.

Pink Layer

• In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of boiling water to the cherry gelatin. combine to fully dissolve. Add 1 cup chilly water to the bowl and blend properly. 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 not less than 4 hours earlier than serving.

Inexperienced Layer

• In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of boiling water to the lime gelatin. combine to fully dissolve. Add 1 cup chilly water to the bowl and blend properly. 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 not less than 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 pink, white and blue sprinkles and the opposite 4 cups with inexperienced sprinkles.

Notes

• It could appear to be loads of components and steps, however this recipe actually does come collectively fairly simply. 
• If pressed for time, you should use the Velocity-Set technique as described on the gelatin packages that makes use of much less water, however contains 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 observe as directed in recipe.
• Cherry (pink): 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 nearly 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 pink and inexperienced gelatins.
• I discovered it best to combine the entire 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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