Description
A festive and colorful dessert made with layers of red, white, and blue gelatin, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (3 oz) package red gelatin (strawberry or cherry flavor)
- 1 (3 oz) package blue gelatin (berry or blue raspberry flavor)
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Dissolve the red gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Pour the red gelatin mixture into clear cups, filling them about one-third full. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until set.
- Prepare the white layer by mixing 1 cup of whipped cream until smooth. Spoon the whipped cream over the red gelatin layer in each cup, filling them to about two-thirds full. Return to the refrigerator for another hour to set.
- Dissolve the blue gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Carefully pour the blue gelatin over the white whipped cream layer in each cup, filling them to the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 more hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries.
Notes
- For a fun twist, use flavored whipped cream by adding a splash of vanilla extract or a few drops of food coloring.
- You can substitute the fruit toppings with other berries like raspberries or blackberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg