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Red White and Blue Dessert Cups

Red White and Blue Dessert Cups for a Festive Summer Treat

Enjoy these Red White and Blue Dessert Cups, a colorful no-bake treat perfect for summer celebrations!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jello Layer
  • 1 box Blue Jello (berry blue or blue raspberry) Can substitute with any blue Jello flavor for similar appearance.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Ensure water is boiling for best results.
  • 1 cup Cold Water
For the Fruit Layers
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Frozen may release too much liquid.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced) Other berries can also be used.
  • 1 cup Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries Alternatives include simple syrup or homemade glaze.
For the Creamy Layer
  • 16 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream can be used as a substitute.
Optional Decoration
  • Extra glazed strawberries For garnishing.
  • Red, white, and blue star cocktail picks For increased visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small dessert cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dissolve the blue Jello powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Then, add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and stir well. Allow the Jello mixture to sit for about 20–30 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  2. Once the Jello has thickened, grab 5 to 8 small dessert cups. Place a generous layer of fresh blueberries at the bottom of each cup. Carefully pour the thickened Jello mixture over the blueberries, ensuring they are just covered. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until completely set.
  3. After the Jello is set, gently stir the Cool Whip until smooth and creamy. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the Cool Whip over each cup to create a fluffy layer atop the Jello.
  4. Slice fresh strawberries and toss them in Marzetti glaze until well coated. Spoon the glazed strawberries over the Cool Whip layer in each cup.
  5. Top each cup with an additional glazed strawberry and insert red, white, and blue star cocktail picks for a festive presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the Jello to thicken sufficiently before pouring. Use smaller cups for portion control. Prepare the Jello layer a day in advance for freshness.

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