Red, White & Blue Layered Jello

32 pieces
15 min

This simple yet flavorful dessert is perfect for all of your patriotic get-togethers. Kids and adults alike, go crazy for this fun, colorful finger jello!

Finger jello is perfect for parties or get-togethers. Kids go crazy for this fun-to-eat dessert. And let’s be honest, most adults can’t resist it either! It combines layers of fruity jello with a sweet milky layer in between for a perfect pairing.


What is finger jello?

Simply put, it’s jello that you eat with your fingers. To make it firmer and easier to pick up, extra unflavored gelatin is added to the jello.


This is also a very versatile dessert. Simple change the colors of the jello to suit the event or holiday.



  • Valentines Day – Red (raspberry or strawberry jello), white (sweetened condensed milk layer), and pink (watermelon jello)
  • Christmas – Red (raspberry or strawberry jello), white (sweetened condensed milk layer), green (lime jello)
  • Baby shower or gender reveal party – pink (watermelon jello), white (sweetened condensed milk layer), or blue (berry blue jello)


You could even make this fun Layered Rainbow Jello!

To make this Red, White, and Blue finger jello, all you’ll need are these four ingredients:

Tips and tricks to making layered jello:


  • Be sure to prepare your pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the cooking spray around the pan evenly with a paper towel. This helps the jello comes out of the pan cleanly.
  • Before you begin making your jello, make sure your 9×13-inch pan sits completely flat in the refrigerator. If the pan is not flat or your refrigerator shelf is not level, your jello squares will not have nice, even layers. I actually take a small leveling tool and make sure my pan is sitting level in my refrigerator. My pan is actually a little warped, so I usually need to put something underneath one end to level it out. Once you have your pan level, leave it in the refrigerator (assuming you already sprayed it).
  • It is much easier to leave your jello pan in the refrigerator while pouring your jello layers. It gets tricky carrying a pan of liquid jello to the refrigerator, especially as it gets fuller. If you had to level your pan before you started, you certainly don’t want to remove it until the jello is set, or you risk having uneven layers.
  • Do not skip soaking the unflavored gelatin in cold water before adding the boiling water (this step is included in the recipe instructions). You need to always soften powdered gelatin in cold water before adding it to hot liquids. Skipping this step often leads to lumpy gelatin that does not fully dissolve.
  • Make sure each layer is completely set before adding the next. Rushing this dessert could ruin it. Also, make sure that the new layer is cooled to room temperature before pouring it onto the set jello. If you pour warm jello onto the set jello, it will soften or melt the previous layer and possibly cause the colors to bleed together.
  • If you are having trouble getting the jello out of the pan, immerse the pan in warm water (not hot). Use enough water to go up the sides of the pan, being careful not to get water in the jello. Leave the pan in the water for no more than 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the water. Slice the jello into squares with a sharp knife and use a small metal spatula to remove the jello.

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Red, White & Blue Layered Jello
Recipe details
  • 32  pieces
  • Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 15 min
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Ingredients

  • Two 3-ounce boxes red jello gelatin (or 1 – 6 ounces box)
  • Two 3-ounce boxes blue jello gelatin (or 1 – 6 ounces box)
  • 4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions

Prepare your 9×13-inch pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Take a paper towel and spread the cooking spray evenly around the pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator and make sure your pan sits completely flat: if it doesn't, you'll have slanted jello layers. Adjust your pan if needed. Leave your pan in the refrigerator so it can begin chilling.
In a medium bowl, add one envelope of unflavored gelatin and ¼ cup cold water. Stir to moisten all the gelatin. Let the gelatin soak for 3 minutes. Add the red jello to the unflavored gelatin and immediately add 1 ¾ cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then pour into your prepared 9×13-inch pan. Let the jello set for 30 minutes to 1 hour, checking to make sure the jello is completely set before adding the next layer.**If possible, leave your pan in the refrigerator when you pour your layers. This is easier than carrying the pan of jello back and forth, especially as it gets fuller.
While the first layer is setting, prepare the white layer. In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup of boiling water. In a separate small bowl, combine 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin with ½ cup cold water. Stir to moisten all the gelatin. Let the gelatin soak for 3 minutes, and then add ½ cup of boiling water to dissolve the gelatin, stir. Add to the milk mixture and stir to combine. Allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled and the first layer is completely set, very gently pour over the first layer of red jello. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
While the white layer is setting, prepare the blue layer. In a medium bowl, add one envelope of unflavored gelatin and ¼ cup cold water. Stir to moisten all the gelatin. Let the gelatin soak for 3 minutes. Add the blue jello to the unflavored gelatin and immediately add 1 ¾ cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature. When the white layer is completely set, very gently pour the blue jello over the white layer. Allow the finished jello to chill for 4 hours or overnight.
When you are ready to serve the jello, slice the jello into squares with a sharp knife and use a small metal spatula to remove the jello.
Tips
  • The trick to getting the jello out of the pan: If you are having trouble getting the jello out of the pan, immerse the pan in warm water (not hot). Use enough water to go up the sides of the pan, being careful not to get water in the jello. Leave the pan in the water for no more than 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the water. Slice the jello into squares with a sharp knife and use a small metal spatula to remove the jello.
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