4th Of July Jello Shots (Red, White and Blue layers)
4th of July Jello Shots - Celebrate the Fourth of July with these easy red, white, and blue jello shots! Made with strawberry jello and simple layers, they’re a fun, festive treat for summer parties and patriotic holidays.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Fork or whisk
- Shot glasses or cups
- Meansuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 box 3 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 1 box 3 oz blue Jell-O (berry or blue raspberry)
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Water (both cold and warm)
Instructions
Make the Blue Layer (Bottom Layer)
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Pour the mixture evenly into serving cups, filling each about ⅓ full.
- Refrigerate for 45–60 minutes, or until completely set.
Make the white creamy layer
- In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
- To the bloomed gelatin add ¼ cup of warm water and whisk until fully dissolved.
- Whisk in sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes (so it won’t melt the red layer), then gently pour over the set red layer to fill each cup to about ⅔ full.
- Chill 60–90 minutes, until set.
Make the Red Layer (Top Layer)
- In a bowl, dissolve strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Gently pour the red layer over the set white layer, filling each cup close to the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Finish
- To a bowl; add heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks.
- Transfer it to a piping bag and garnish the jello cups. Top with patriotic sprinkles right before serving.
Notes
- Let each layer fully set before adding the next.
- Cool liquids slightly before layering to prevent mixing.
- Pour gently over the back of a spoon for clean layers.
- Use clear cups to show off those beautiful red, white and blue jello shots layers.
- Chill thoroughly before serving for the best texture and presentation.
