Red White Blue Layered Cups (Printable Version)

Colorful layered cups featuring red, white, and blue stripes with creamy and fruity textures.

# What You Need:

→ Red Layer

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

→ White Layer

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

→ Blue Layer

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

→ Garnish

11 - Whipped cream
12 - Fresh blueberries
13 - Fresh strawberries

# How To Make:

01 - Set up 8 clear cups with 6 to 8 ounce capacity on a clean work surface.
02 - Dissolve strawberry or cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Divide evenly between cups, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Position cups at a slight angle using a muffin tin as support and 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. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until fully dissolved. Incorporate sweetened condensed milk and cool mixture to room temperature.
04 - Once red layer is fully set, carefully pour white layer mixture over the red layer, distributing approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Return cups to upright position and refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set.
05 - Dissolve blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
06 - Pour cooled blue gelatin gently over white layer, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup. Refrigerate in upright position for at least 2 hours or until fully set throughout.
07 - Top each cup with whipped cream and assorted fresh berries immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and requires minimal active time, perfect for busy hosts.
  • The colorful layers capture the spirit of patriotic celebrations, making them ideal for Fourth of July or summer parties.
  • Gluten-free and customizable with berry flavor swaps and dairy-free alternatives.
02 -
  • Use a muffin tin or other angled holder for chilling the first layer to create a fun diagonal effect.
  • Cool gelatin mixtures to room temperature before layering to prevent colors bleeding together.
  • Check that each layer is fully firm before adding the next to maintain distinct stripes.
  • Verify product ingredients to ensure gluten-free and dairy-free versions if needed.
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