RED WHITE AND BLUE JELLO

Red White and Blue Jello is the perfect festive treat for any patriotic holiday. Not only is it delicious, but also a great decorative statement! Make them in a pan or clear cups for easy individual servings.

WANT ADDITIONAL WOW FACTORS AT YOUR NEXT PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION OR BARBECUE?

• Look no further! Striped Red White and Blue Jello is a perfect choice. I made these the last 4th of July for a barbecue party and the compliments went through the roof! Kids and adults will love that each layer has a different complimenting flavor with the silky, smooth texture that only Jello can create. If you’ve never made Jello, it might look like it’s too complicated but it’s very easy. It can be made in any color to match your celebration!

WHAT SIZE PAN OR CUPS CAN BE USED?

• 9-x-13-inch glass pan- makes about 108 (1-inch cubes) or 54 (2-inch squares)
• 8-x-8-inch or 9-x-9-inch square glass pan– will make about 32 to 40 (1-inch cubes) or about 16 to 20 (2-inch squares). NOTE: If using a 8-x-8 or 9-x-9-inch pan, halve the recipe ingredients! The Jello is sold in 6 oz. or 3 oz. boxes.
• 2 oz. or 3 oz. glass or clear plastic cups- will make about 24 individual servings

CAN OTHER COLORS BE SUBSTITUTED BY USING THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS?

• Choose any color! You can use these instructions to make striped Jello that suits your celebration! Whether it’s a different flag, a baby shower, a birthday party, or just a colorful dinner.
• NOTE: If you are not using white, omit the sweetened condensed milk and just make the middle with the same instructions for the top and bottom layers.

IS THERE A JELLO THAT IS WHITE?

• YES, Piña Colada! You can omit the sweetened condensed milk by adding a Piña Colada layer that happens to be white. Unfortunately, it is not an easy Jello flavor to find so if you do find it, consider yourself lucky! It’s not the same as Pineapple Jello, which is yellow.
• Piña Colada Jello has a pineapple-coconut flavor that some people might not or don’t like. My son being one of them. If that is the case, then the sweetened condensed milk layer is a better option.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE RED WHITE AND BLUE JELLO

• 1 (6 oz) box red Jello or two (3 oz) boxes
• 1 (6 oz) box blue Jello or two (3 oz) boxes
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin, divided
• 6 cups water, divided

HOW TO MAKE RED WHITE AND BLUE JELLO

• Spray a glass baking pan with non-stick spray.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix one red (6 oz.) box Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin.
• Add 2 cups boiling water, stir to dissolve, and pour into the glass baking dish.
• Place the Jello in the refrigerator on a level surface for 30 minutes.
• As the first layer sets, prepare the middle white layer.
• In small bowl, add ½ cup room temperature water.
• Sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin over the top of the water and let stand a few minutes to bloom, then add ½ cup boiling water to dissolve the gelatin.
• In a separate medium-size bowl, gently whisk together the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup boiling water.
• Stir the bloomed gelatin into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the first layer; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• While the second layer sets, prepare the top layer.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix one blue (6 oz.) box Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin.
• Add 2 cups boiling water and stir to dissolve.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Pour gently on top of the middle layer and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
• Make sure the Jello is set and chilled before cutting.
• Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut into desired size pieces.

TO STORE

• Keep refrigerated in a covered airtight container for up to 7 days.