Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfaits
Bring the fun to the dessert table with my Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfaits! Celebrate with a delicious dessert while paying tribute to the colors of the flag!
These Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfaits are sure to be the hit of your next backyard get-together. Delight your family and friends with this delicious jello dessert crowned with whipped topping and decorated with sprinkles.
Be sure to serve this patriotic dessert in clear glass or plastic single-serving containers to show off its beautifully colored layers! It’s a great option for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Veterans Day!
❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
- It’s festive! It’s just fun to serve guests a red, white, and blue dessert and it makes your holiday table look great.
- Easy to make. You’ll need only three ingredients plus water.
- Kids love it – Who doesn’t love Jell-o?
🛒 Ingredient Notes
- Red Gelatin – Any red gelatin such as Jell-o brand cherry, strawberry, or raspberry.
- Blue Jello – Berry Blue Jello or Blue Raspberry in the Starburst brand.
- Whipped Topping – I prefer Cool Whip. Generic brands work just as well.
- Water
🍳 Equipment and Tools
- Individual Serving Bowls (either four 8-ounce or six 6-ounce glass bowls or glasses)
- Piping Bags – you can purchase disposable piping bags or simply use a plastic storage bag with the corner snipped off.
- Mixing Bowls – I have used glass Pyrex mixing bowls for years! They’re my go-to.
- Measuring Cups
- Spoon or Whisk
- INCLUDES: This Anchor Hocking glasses set comes with (12) 8-ounce glasses. Classic tumblers made for the finest spirits.
- DURABLE: This set of glasses is fit for any occasion. Armchair relaxation or chic parties, this weighted engineering was built to withstand traditional wear and tear while staying in style.
- SAFE: Anchor Hocking beer mugs are healthier than plastic and metal. Glass is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.Will not stain, retain smells, or leach chemicals into drinks and beverages.
- USE: Perfect wedding gifts, holiday gifts, and birthday gifts. Drinks deserve their proper home. And homes deserve their proper glasses. Welcome to Anchor Hocking, let’s bridge the gap together.
- AMERICAN MADE GLASS SINCE 1905
How to Make Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfaits
Prepare the Red Gelatin
- Heat 1 cup of water in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until boiling. Add the red gelatin to a medium bowl and slowly add the boiling water. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Evenly divide the red gelatin between serving glasses. Place in refrigerator to set, at least 2 hours.
👉 PRO TIP: To make transferring the glasses easier, put them on a tray or in a pan before moving them to the refrigerator.
- When the gelatin is set, proceed with the recipe.
Prepare the Blue Topping Mixture
- Repeat the steps above for preparing the blue jello. Leave the gelatin mixture in the mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator to cool (you don’t want to add warm jello to the whipped topping).
- When the blue jello is cool but not yet set, measure out 1 cup. In a large mixing bowl, place 8 ounces (1 container) of whipped topping and gently fold in the 1 cup of blue gelatin.
- Place the whipped topping and gelatin mixture in the refrigerator until completely cool and set (about 1 hour).
👉 PRO TIP: Store the remaining blue gelatin in the refrigerator and allow it to set. You won’t use this in the recipe but can serve it separately.
Pipe the White and Blue Toppings
- When the gelatin and topping mixture is set, transfer it to a large disposable piping bag and place the second container of plain whipped topping in another bag.
- Pipe the plain whipped topping onto the red jello followed by the blue topping mixture and an additional dollop of plain whipped topping if desired (see photos).
🍚 How to Store
These parfaits are best served the same day they’re assembled. Store them lightly covered on a tray in the refrigerator for up to six hours before serving. Add the sprinkles at the last moment.
❓ Questions About Jello Parfaits
The individual components (red jello and blue topping) may be made in advance. For best results, the parfaits should be assembled on the day you plan to serve.
The French word “parfait” means “perfect.” A classic parfait is a layered French dessert with a boiled custard ice cream layered between berries or fruit. In American cuisine, a parfait may refer to any dessert that is layered and served in individual serving dishes.
First, parfait is French and trifle is English. The difference is that parfaits are served in individual glasses and a trifle is assembled in one large bowl.
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Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfaits
Ingredients
- 3 ounces red gelatin cherry, strawberry, or raspberry
- 3 ounces blue gelatin berry blue or blue raspberry
- 2 cups boiling water divided
- 2 cups cold water divided
- 16 ounces whipped topping (two 8-ounce containers)
- Decorations, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of water in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until boiling. Add the red gelatin to a medium bowl and slowly add the boiling water. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Evenly divide the red gelatin between serving glasses. Place in refrigerator to set, at least 2 hours.
- When the gelatin is set, proceed with the recipe.
- Repeat the steps above for preparing the blue jello. Leave the gelatin mixture in the mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator to cool slightly (you don’t want to add warm jello to the whipped topping).
- When the blue jello is cool but not yet set, measure out 1 cup. In a large mixing bowl, place 8 ounces (1 container) of whipped topping and gently fold in the 1 cup of blue gelatin. Place the whipped topping and gelatin mixture in the refrigerator until completely cool and set (about 1 hour).
- When the gelatin and topping mixture is set, transfer it to a large disposable piping bag and place the second container of whipped topping in another bag.
- Pipe the plain whipped topping onto the red jello followed by the blue gelatin mixture with an additional dollop of plain whipped topping to finish.
- Store lightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add sprinkles when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Easy to make and nice presentation!
Thanks! I thought it turned out pretty, too.