Description
American Flag Jello Shots are a delightful and festive treat perfect for summer gatherings, especially around patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day. These vibrant layered jello shots feature striking red, white, and blue colors that not only catch the eye but also offer delicious flavors. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are a sure way to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or a family get-together, these fun dessert shooters can be customized to suit all tastes—simply swap out vodka for soda to create a kid-friendly version. Get ready to celebrate in style with this colorful dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz cherry jello
- 3 oz berry blue jello
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 oz unflavored gelatin (2 packets)
- 60 1 oz disposable cups with lids
- Vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your cups on a tray and set aside.
- For the red layer, dissolve cherry jello in boiling water, then mix in cold water and vodka. Pour into cups and refrigerate until set (about 30 minutes).
- For the white layer, bloom unflavored gelatin in cold water, then combine with boiling water and sweetened condensed milk. Pour over the red layer and refrigerate until set (another 30 minutes).
- For the blue layer, repeat the steps for cherry jello using berry blue jello instead. Pour over the white layer and refrigerate until firm (at least one hour).
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with star sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg