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    Patriotic Jello Cups

    by Mindi Cherry

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    Patriotic Jello Cups recipe

    There is something about the summer that screams "Jello" to me. I do like Jello, but it seems that I never eat it when it is cold outside - only in warm weather. I'm sure there is some reason for it...eh - no biggie!

    Anyway, as the saying goes "there's always room for Jello" and if you have a party to attend this summer, you can wow your friends and family with these Patriotic Jello Cups! They taste great and are very easy to make (certainly they have fewer steps that my Rainbow Jello Squares recipe!)

    You can top this with some homemade whipped cream, but that might mess up the look with the cherry stem poking out of the top. But I do still love the combo of Jello and whipped cream, so maybe serve some on the side?

    These are made in shot glasses, so it is great for a crowd. I like to keep disposable shot glasses in the house for these kinds of desserts - makes clean-up so much easier.

    "Layered Jello" treats are all over Pinterest (are you following me on Pinterest yet?), but I also see them all the time on those "Pinterest Fail" blogs, with the colors all running together. I think the mistake that most people make is that they try to rush everything. You can't add another layer until the first layer is at least mostly firm. And even if that layer is firm, if you pour hot liquid on it, the colors are going to melt together. There isn't much "active time" to making these Patriotic Jello Cups, but it does take time!

    Anyway - to make them, you will need:

    Patriotic Jello Cups Recipe ingredients

    • 1 pkg Berry Blue Jello
    • 1 pkg Cherry or Raspberry Jello
    • 1 envelope plain unflavored gelatin
    • 1 ⅓ cups boiling water
    • 1 cup milk
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 - 2 jars maraschino cherries, drained

    Making them is easy!

    Patriotic Hello Cups Recipe process

    Put the blue gelatin and ⅔ cup boiling water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved and allow to cool (don't let it start to thicken). Fill each shot glass ⅓ full with the blue gelatin and place in the refrigerator until set

    Patriotic Hello Cups Recipe process1

    Combine ⅓ cup milk with the unflavored gelatin. Heat the remaining milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. Combine the hot and cold milk and stir until the gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Allow to cool and spoon into cups another ⅓ full. Return the cups to the refrigerator and chill until firm

    Patriotic Hello Cups Recipe process2

    Put the red gelatin and ⅔ cup boiling water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved and allow to cool. Place a cherry on top of the white gelatin and add about ¼" of red gelatin on top. Chill for a few minutes, adjust the cherry so that the stem is upright and then fill each cup the rest of the way with red gelatin.

    Chill until completely set. Serve and enjoy!

    Patriotic Jello Cups recipe sq

    Patriotic Jello Cups | 3 Cheers For The Red, White and Blue!

    By Mindi
    These Patriotic Jello Cups are really easy to make and a great way to add some red, white and blue to any dessert table this summer!

    Yield - about 20 1-oz shot glass size desserts

    Preparation Time - 45 minutes

    Chilling Time - 1 hour

    Ingredients

    • 1 pkg Berry Blue Jello
    • 1 pkg Cherry or Raspberry Jello
    • 1 envelope plain unflavored gelatin
    • 1 ⅓ cups boiling water
    • 1 cup milk
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 - 2 jars maraschino cherries, drained

    Directions

    • Put the blue gelatin and ⅔ cup boiling water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved and allow to cool (don't let it start to thicken).
    • Fill each shot glass ⅓ full with the blue gelatin and place in the refrigerator until set
    • Combine ⅓ cup milk with the unflavored gelatin. Heat the remaining milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. Combine the hot and cold milk and stir until the gelatin and sugar are dissolved.
    • Allow to cool and spoon into cups another ⅓ full. Return the cups to the refrigerator and chill until firm
    • Put the red gelatin and ⅔ cup boiling water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved and allow to cool.
    • Place a cherry on top of the white gelatin and add about ¼" of red gelatin on top.
    • Chill for a few minutes, adjust the cherry so that the stem is upright and then fill each cup the rest of the way with red gelatin.
    • Chill until completely set. Serve and enjoy!

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    Comments

    1. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

      May 25, 2015 at 7:04 am

      So easy wonder if I've got time this morning to make them. They look wonderful!

    2. Megin

      May 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      This is a great idea and it would be perfect for the Summer Series I’m doing in June “30 Days of Summer”. I’d love for you to consider joining us for the series; it's a great way to get exposure! You could submit this post or even write a new one. The rules are simple:
      * Select a Date in June
      * Select a Topic related to Summer
      * Have the post written in html with pictures and emailed to Megin by due date (5 days prior to post date)
      * Write and Introduction and Link back to your own Blog
      It’s that simple! Please let me know if you’d like to join us and I’ll let you know what dates I have open.
      ~ Megin of VMG206

    3. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

      May 31, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      So cute and great for summer! Thanks for linking up to Inspire Me Monday! I will be featuring this post on my blog tomorrow! 🙂

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