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Festive Patriotic Layered Red White and Blue Jello Cups

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A simple, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring layered red, white, and blue Jello with a creamy middle layer, perfect for 4th of July celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) cherry or strawberry Jello powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water (for red layer)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (for red layer)
  • 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk (whole milk recommended; almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry or blueberry Jello powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water (for blue layer)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (for blue layer)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Red Jello Layer: Dissolve the red Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir for 2 minutes until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix well. Pour about 1/3 cup into each clear cup. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm but tacky.
  2. Make the White Cream Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk, mix until thickened (2-3 minutes). Fold in whipped topping until creamy and spreadable.
  3. Add the White Layer: Spoon or pour about 1/3 cup of the white cream mixture over the red layer. Smooth the surface gently. Chill for 30 minutes until firm.
  4. Prepare the Blue Jello Layer: Dissolve blue Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir, then add 1/2 cup cold water. Let cool to room temperature but do not set.
  5. Finish with the Blue Layer: Pour about 1/3 cup of the blue Jello mixture over the white layer. Chill for at least 2 hours until fully set. Avoid moving cups during this time.

Notes

Ensure each Jello layer is firm but still tacky before adding the next to prevent colors from bleeding. Use the back of a spoon to gently pour layers. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream and use dairy-free pudding and whipped topping. Fresh berries can be added to red or blue layers for texture. Can prepare a day ahead and keep refrigerated covered. Serve chilled but not frozen.

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