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Colorful St. Patrick's Day Jello Cups layered with green jello and whipped topping.

St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups

Bright and festive Jello cups that are easy to make and perfect for parties, featuring layers of orange, creamy white, and lime gelatin resembling the Irish flag.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Party Treat
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jello Layers
  • 1 box Orange gelatin (3 oz)
  • 1 box Lime gelatin (3 oz)
  • 3 packets Unflavored gelatin (0.25 oz each) For the creamy white layer
  • 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk For the creamy center
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 1 cup Cold water Can be replaced with vodka or Irish cream for adult version
  • 12 cups Small clear cups with lids 2 oz size recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your small cups on a tray that fits in your fridge.
  2. Mix orange gelatin with boiling water until completely dissolved, then stir in cold water (or replace with vodka for adult version).
  3. Pour approximately one third of the orange mixture into each clear cup and chill until firm, about 25 to 40 minutes.
  4. For the creamy white layer, bloom unflavored gelatin in cold water for a few minutes, then dissolve in boiling water. Let it cool slightly before stirring in the sweetened condensed milk.
  5. Gently pour the creamy mixture over the set orange layer using the back of a spoon to maintain clean layers, then chill until set.
  6. Prepare the lime gelatin in the same way as the orange layer, let it cool, and pour it atop the white layer. Chill until all layers are fully set.

Notes

For a kid-friendly version, use cold water instead of alcohol. Consider topping with green sanding sugar, shamrock sprinkles, or a small piece of candy. For a dessert cup variation, add a layer of cookie crumble at the bottom.