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Festive Red White Blue Layered Jello Shots Easy Virgin Party Treats

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These festive red, white, and blue layered jello shots are a fun, alcohol-free party treat perfect for all ages. They feature vibrant layers with a creamy white middle and are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole or 2%, or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
  • Small clear plastic shot cups or mini dessert cups (about 2 oz / 60 ml capacity)
  • Optional: fresh fruit pieces like blueberries or sliced strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve strawberry or cherry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir for 2 minutes until dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and mix. Pour about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) into each shot cup. Refrigerate 20-25 minutes until set but tacky.
  2. Prepare the White Layer: Bloom unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold milk for 5 minutes. Warm remaining 1½ cups milk with sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until dissolved. Cool to room temperature (~15 minutes).
  3. Add the White Layer: Pour about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cooled white gelatin mixture slowly over the back of a spoon onto the red layer. Refrigerate 20-25 minutes until set but tacky.
  4. Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved, add ½ cup cold water. Cool to room temperature (10-15 minutes).
  5. Finish with the Blue Layer: Pour about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of blue gelatin mixture slowly over the white layer using the spoon trick. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until completely firm.
  6. Optional Garnish: Top each jello shot with a blueberry or small strawberry slice before serving.

Notes

Bloom gelatin properly by sprinkling over cold liquid before adding warm liquid to avoid clumps. Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon to prevent mixing. Let each layer set until tacky but not fully firm for best adhesion. Use consistent cup sizes for even layers. Can substitute coconut or almond milk and agar-agar for vegan versions, adjusting firmness and texture accordingly. Fresh berries can be added for extra flavor and garnish.

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