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Patriotic Jell-O Shots

Festive Patriotic Jell-O Shots Kids Will Love This Summer

These Patriotic Jell-O Shots are a fun, alcohol-free dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Setting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 shots
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blue Layer
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 1 package Blue Jell-O Choose your favorite blue flavor.
  • 1 cup Cold Water
White Layer
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water
  • 1/2 cup Boiling Water
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Red Layer
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 1 package Red Jell-O Pick any red flavor.
  • 1 cup Cold Water
Garnish
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream
  • 1/4 cup Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • 1-ounce Plastic Shot Glasses
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the blue layer by boiling 1 cup of water, then dissolve the blue Jell-O in it. Add 1 cup of cold water and pour into shot glasses, filling 1/3 full. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
  2. Make the white layer by blooming unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water, then dissolving it with 1/2 cup boiling water. Mix in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, cool, then pour over the blue layer. Refrigerate for another 2-3 hours.
  3. Prepare the red layer using 1 cup boiling water to dissolve red Jell-O, then add 1 cup cold water. Pour over the white layer, refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
  4. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shotCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Allow each layer to fully set before adding the next for distinct colors. Best served chilled.

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