Patriotic Red White and Blue Layered Jello Cream Cheese Dessert Cups
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring red and blue jello with a creamy white cream cheese layer, perfect for 4th of July celebrations and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin (red layer)
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) berry blue gelatin (blue layer)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Small clear plastic or glass cups for layering
Instructions
- Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) of red gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water, mix, and pour about 2-3 tablespoons into each dessert cup. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the layer is firm but slightly jiggly.
- Beat 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Slowly add 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk, beating continuously for about 3 minutes until the mixture thins out. Gently fold in 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese layer over the set red jello in each cup, about 2-3 tablespoons per cup. Return to the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) of blue gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water, stir, then add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water. Let cool to room temperature but do not let it set.
- Carefully spoon the blue gelatin over the cream cheese layer, about 2-3 tablespoons per cup. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve chilled. Optionally garnish with fresh berries or a sprig of mint.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Chill each layer sufficiently to prevent mixing. Cool blue gelatin before layering to avoid melting the cream cheese layer. Use clear cups for best presentation. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 21
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 3
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