Red White Blue Jello Cups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Gelatin Components
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3 oz blue Jello
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3 oz red Jello
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0.25 oz unflavored gelatin packet (1 packet)
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3 cups water, divided
→ Dairy & Toppings
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1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
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6 maraschino cherries
# Instructions:
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Arrange 6 cups on a small baking tray or pan for easy transfer to and from the refrigerator.
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Bring 1 cup of water to boil. Pour over blue jello packet in a small bowl and stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes until no longer warm.
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Pour blue jello evenly into the 6 cups. A funnel helps prevent drips on the sides. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until the jello is set.
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Bring 1 cup of water to boil. Pour over the unflavored gelatin packet in a small bowl and stir for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined. Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes.
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Carefully pour the white gelatin mixture evenly over the set blue jello layer in each cup. Return to refrigerator for about 20 minutes until set.
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Bring 1 cup of water to boil. Pour over red jello packet in a small bowl and stir for 2 minutes until dissolved. Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes until no longer warm.
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Carefully pour the red jello evenly over the set white layer in each cup. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until completely set.
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When ready to serve, top each cup with fresh whipped cream and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
# Notes:
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Use a funnel to pour each layer cleanly without dripping on the sides of the cups.
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Ensure each layer is completely set before adding the next to prevent mixing.
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For best results, allow sufficient cooling time before adding each gelatin layer.