Red White Blue Layered Cups (Printable)

Colorful layered cups with red, white, and blue gelatin and creamy middle layer, chilled to set.

# What Goes In:

→ Red Layer

01 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin dessert
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ White Layer

04 - 1 envelope (0.25 oz) unflavored gelatin
05 - 1/2 cup cold water
06 - 1/2 cup boiling water
07 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Blue Layer

08 - 1 (3 oz) box blue raspberry flavored gelatin dessert
09 - 1 cup boiling water
10 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Whipped cream
12 - Fresh blueberries and strawberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange 8 clear cups with 6 to 8 ounce capacity on a clean work surface for layering.
02 - Dissolve red gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix thoroughly. Divide mixture evenly between cups, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Position cups at a slight angle using a muffin tin or similar support. Refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until completely set.
03 - Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a clean bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over gelatin and stir continuously until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and stir until well combined. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
04 - Once red layer is firm, position cups upright. Carefully pour white layer mixture over red layer, distributing approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Place cups upright in refrigerator and chill for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set.
05 - Dissolve blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Cool mixture to room temperature before proceeding.
06 - Once white layer is completely firm, gently pour blue gelatin mixture over white layer, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Refrigerate cups upright for at least 2 hours until completely set throughout.
07 - Top each cup with whipped cream and fresh blueberries and strawberries if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy layering technique creates sharp, eye-catching stripes.
  • Perfect for Fourth of July or any summer celebration.
  • Gluten-free and customizable with flavor swaps.
02 -
  • Chill the red layer at an angle to create a dynamic presentation.
  • Bloom gelatin thoroughly for the white layer to prevent lumps.
  • Cool each layer before pouring the next to maintain distinct stripes.
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