Red White and Blue Jello

Red White and Blue Jello is a fun dessert to make for the 4th of July. This layered jello recipe is easy, festive, and delicious. You’ll love the patriotic colors in this finger food, aka Jello Jigglers or Knox Blocks.

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If you want an easy, no-bake dessert for the 4th of July, look no further! These red, white, and blue jello cubes are layered with perfect patriotic colors and will be loved by all.

Layered Jello

This 4th of July Jello is made with boxed gelatin mix and stacked with seven (7) layers of red, white, and blue colors. It may look complicated, but it’s quite easy to make.

The hardest part of this recipe is waiting. You must refrigerate each layer of jello for 20-30 minutes before adding the next layer. But that just makes this a great make-ahead dessert. And the end result is stunning!

Ingredients for Red White and Blue Jello

For this recipe you will need:

• 2 small (3 oz) boxes of Berry Blue Jello
• 2 small (3 oz) boxes of Strawberry Jello
• 4 (0.25 oz) envelopes Unflavored Gelatin (Knox Gelatine)
• 1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 6 cups Boiling Water, separated

How to Layer the Patriotic Jello

You will be layering the jello inside of a 13×9-inch pan with seven layers, as follows:

1. Blue (bottom)
2. White
3. Red
4. White
5. Blue
6. White
7. Red (top)

For the Blue Jello

In a large bowl, whisk together one box of Berry Blue Jello with 1/2 a packet of unflavored gelatin (about 1 1/2 teaspoons or 1/2 Tablespoon).

Add 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until dissolved.

Pour into a 13×9-inch pan. Place pan in refrigerator.

Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.

For the White Jello

In a large, 4-cup, microwave-safe measuring cup, whisk together 2 packets of unflavored gelatin and 2 cups of boiling water until dissolved.

Add one can of sweetened condensed milk and whisk to combine. Allow mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature before pouring over the blue layer.

NOTE: This mixture will be divided into thirds, about 1 cup each.

PRO TIP: Using a microwave safe measuring cup helps to easily re-heat this mixture, as it may set slightly while waiting for the other layers to be added.

Adding the Second Layer

After the white jello is made, and the first (blue) layer is set, you will gently pour 1-cup of the white jello over the blue layer. Set the remaining white mixture aside.

PRO TIP: Pour the jello mixture over the back of a spoon so it spreads out as it pours and doesn’t drill a hole into the first layer.

Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.

For the Red Jello

In a large bowl, whisk together one box of Strawberry Jello with 1/2 a packet of unflavored gelatin (about 1 1/2 teaspoons or 1/2 Tablespoon).

Add 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Allow mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature while white layer sets.

Adding the Third Layer

After the red jello is made, and the second (white) layer is set, you will gently pour the red jello over the white layer.

PRO TIP: Pour slowly and close to the set jello, or pour the jello mixture over the back of a spoon so it spreads out as it pours and doesn’t drill a hole into the previous layer.

Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.

Layering the Jello

Repeat layering the jello with a layer of white in-between each color.

The layers will go: blue, white, red, white, blue, white, red.

After about 3 1/2 hours, you will have red white and blue jello! So patriotic!

Cutting, Serving, and Storing

This 4th of July jello is great for potlucks and parties because you can cut it into small blocks to eat with your fingers.

One 13×9-inch pan will easily make 48 jello jigglers, if you cut it into rows of 6×8. Make sure to run your knife along the edges of the pan, then simply use a serving spatula to lift the squares out.

Keep the jello in a covered container in the fridge up to 7-10 days.

Extra Tips for Success

• Always pour the boiling water into the gelatin powder while whisking (not sprinkling the gelatin powder into the boiling water — especially the unflavored gelatin) to ensure the mixture dissolves completely, without lumps.
• Prepare next layer of jello as soon as the previous layer goes into the fridge. This allows the jello to cool slightly before being poured over the previous layer. If you pour hot jello over the set jello, it will drill holes into (or possibly melt) the layer beneath it.
• Keep the white jello mixture in a microwave safe dish. Since the white jello is only prepared once, but is needed for three layers, it may set up in the dish while it’s waiting to be used. You can stir it occasionally to keep it loose. Or re-heat it for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to make it liquid enough to pour again. (Most likely needs re-heated for that last white layer.)
• Try to use a level shelf in your fridge. Clear out a nice space for the pan to sit. I realized pretty quickly that my fridge is not very level after the second layer was set, and I had to re-adjust how I placed my pan in the fridge for more even layers. Bend over and look at the layers through the clear glass pan to see if it’s looking even, and adjust where it sits in the fridge if needed.
• For the boiling water: You can use a tea kettle for boiling water, or microwave the water for roughly 3-5 minutes.

More Red White and Blue Desserts for the 4th of July

• Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
• Patriotic Trifle
• Red White and Blue Popcorn
• Red White and Blue Pie
• 4th of July Pie
• Red White and Blue Whoopie Pies
• Patriotic Punch
• Red White and Blue Poke Cake