Fourth of July Treat: Jello Parfaits

By srumbel

Simple, yet impressive - JELL-O Parfaits served in a jar. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 3 small boxes (3 oz size) Cherry JELL-O
• 3 small boxes (3 oz size) Berry Blue JELL-O
• 8 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 9 cups boiling water, divided
• 2 tubs (8 oz) COOL WHIP whipped topping, thawed
• 4 th of July Sprinkles, optional
• Supplies
• 2 – 8×8 inch pans
• 10 small jars
• Resealable bag or Decorator Bag
• Bakers Twine in red and blue
• Small spoons

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine 3 boxes of Cherry JELL-O and 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
Add 4 1/2 cups boiling water and stir 2-3 minutes or until completely dissolved
Pour into pan and place in refrigerator for 4-5 hours or until firm
Repeat with Berry Blue JELL-O
After JELL-O is set, cut into small squares
Add a few pieces of blue JELL-O to the bottom of each jar
Add COOL WHIP whipped topping to a resealable bag and pipe into jar on top of JELL-O
Top with a few pieces of cherry JELL-O
Add more COOL WHIP whipped topping and sprinkles if desired
To serve in jars, add the lid and tie with Baker’s Twine, add the small spoon
Notes

Recipe makes enough for 10 jars with about 1/2 a pan of JELL-O left over, if you need to fill more jars, just increase the amount of COOL WHIP whipped topping.