Patriotic Jello Cups
May 29, 2026
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These patriotic jello cups will be the highlight of your party! They are so easy to make and are the perfect red, white, and blue dessert for kids and adults. So, if you’re looking for patriotic desserts, jello desserts, Memorial Day desserts, or Fourth of July desserts, these jello cups are a great recipe to try!
And, if you’re looking for more patriotic ideas for kids, check out this list of fourth of July ideas for kids (that also work for Memorial Day, themed days, and any patriotic occasion!)
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What You’ll Need For These Patriotic Jello Cups
How To Make Patriotic Jello Cups
For the bottom blue layer, dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
Mix in 1 cup cold water.
Pour the mixture into your 1 oz glasses, filling up to one-third of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
After 2-3 hours, start the middle white layer by sprinkling 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to “bloom.”
Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Once the blue layer is set, gently pour the white gelatin mixture over it to fill another third of the glasses. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
After the white layer sets, dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
Mix in 1 cup cold water.
Once the white layer is set, carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.
Just before serving, top each Jell-O cup with a small dollop of whipped cream.
Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
Important Recipe Notes
Ensure each layer has set before adding in the next. If the previous layer isn’t set, the colors will mix and you won’t get that striking red, white, and blue layered look.
If the adults want a little kick to their jello cups, you can add in alcohol to each layer of jello. Make sure to explicitly label these or use different cups (or a different order – i.e., red layer on the bottom, blue on top) so they don’t get mixed up with the kid ones!
Patriotic Recipes For Kids
Patriotic Crinkle Cookies– These crinkle cookies taste just as good as they look. They are soft, moist, and will be devoured within minutes (that’s how good they are).
Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Cheesecakes– These red, white, and blue cheesecakes are so easy to make and look amazing on a dessert table! They have clean layers of red, white, and blue and are topped with whipped cream and patriotic sprinkles.
Patriotic Popcorn– A fun twist on regular popcorn, this patriotic popcorn is sweet, salty, and oh so delicious!
Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods– This easy patriotic recipe uses pretzel rods dipped in melted chocolate to create a delicious patriotic snack for kids.
PrintPatriotic Jello Cups
These patriotic jello cups are a fun and festive dessert for kids! Red, white, and blue layers make them as stunning as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 30
- Chill Time: 6-8 hours (including time for each layer to set)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 40–50 cups when using 1 oz cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Blue Layer (Bottom):
· 1 box of blue Jell-O (e.g., berry blue)
· 1 cup boiling water
· 1 cup cold water
White Layer (Middle):
· 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
· ½ cup cold water (for blooming the gelatin)
· 1 cup boiling water
· 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Red Layer (Top):
· 1 box of red Jell-O (e.g., cherry or strawberry)
· 1 cup boiling water
· 1 cup cold water
For Garnish:
· Whipped cream
· Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
· Blue Layer (Bottom): Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
· Mix in 1 cup cold water.
· Pour the mixture into your 1 oz shot glasses, filling up to one-third of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
· White Layer (Middle): Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to “bloom.”
· Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
· Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
· Once the blue layer is set, gently pour the white gelatin mixture over it to fill another third of the glasses. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
· Red Layer (Top): Dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
· Mix in 1 cup cold water.
· Once the white layer is set, carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.
· Garnish: Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with a small dollop of whipped cream.
· Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
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