These cute little red white and blue jello flags are show-stopping treats perfect for Independence Day or any patriotic celebration. Replace half the water with vodka for unique jello shots!
Don't they just make you proud to be an American? With this dessert, you'll be the star of your Fourth of July party! With only a few ingredients, you'll have a dessert that your guest will talk about long after the celebration is over.
You might want to block some time out for the making of these red, white, and blue jello flags. Although not difficult to make it does take time for each jello layer to set.
I wasn't patient and you can probably see that the thick bottom layer is not clear and they're not all the same thickness. I should've used a glass pan so that I can see how much of each color I'm adding, but I didn't like its very rounded corners.
To make a long story short, I used my square metal 9x9-inch pan and thus "blindly" layered the whole thing.
However, nobody noticed any imperfections because they were all so impressed with little edible flags. So I stressed for nothing.
Table of Contents
Ingredients:
- red jello (cherry, strawberry, or raspberry)
- blue jello (blueberry)
- unflavored gelatin
- condensed milk
- star sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
- Prepare a 9x9-inch glass baking pan by spraying lightly with cooking spray. With a paper towel, wipe spray until only a very light layer remains. This will help the gelatin release later.
- BLUE LAYER: Mix packages of blue jello with 1 envelope of gelatin. Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into prepared pan and set in refrigerator about 40 minutes, until gelatin is set to the touch.
- When gelatin is set to the touch, cut 1-inch strips with a hot knife. Dip knife in hot water after each cut. You can use a large ruler to measure the strips or just eyeball them. Remove every other strip and discard them. Mark a side of your metal pan (not necessary if using a glass pan) with an arrow in the direction of the stripes. The final cut will be in the opposite direction (which you won't be able to see if using a metal pan).
- RED GELATIN: Mix packages of red gelatin with 1 packet of gelatin. Add 3 cups boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add 2 tablespoons of red gelatin to each of the empty spaces. Return to fridge for 15-20 minutes, or until red gelatin is set. Keep the bowl with the remainder of red gelatin in a sink with hot water to keep it liquefied.
- WHITE GELATIN: Combine 2 packets of gelatin with ¼ cup cold water. Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir to completely dissolve gelatin. In another bowl, mix ½ cup boiling water with the cup of sweetened condensed milk. Add milk mixture to gelatin mixture and stir to combine well.
- Add 2 tablespoon of white gelatin on top of each of the red areas to fill up to the same level as the blue gelatin. Pan of gelatin should all be at the same level now. Return to fridge for another 15-20 minutes until set. Keep the bowl with the remainder of white gelatin in a sink with hot water to keep it liquefied.
- Next, add 1 cup red gelatin over the entire pan. Return to refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes. Then add 1 cup white gelatin layer over the entire pan and cool for 15-20 minutes. Continue alternating red and white layers until all gelatin is used.
- Refrigerate the completed pan for at least 2 hours or overnight to set completely. Checking the side of a glass pan, or your mark, to see where the blue gelatin is, cut ½-inch strips in the opposite direction. Then cut each strip into small flags. Garnish your red white and blue jello flags or a serving plate as desired.
If you like this patriotic jello dessert, you will love this No-Bake Red White and Blue Jello Cheesecake!
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Red White and Blue Jello Flag
These cute little red white and blue jello flags are show-stopping treats perfect for Fourth of July or any patriotic celebration.
EQUIPMENT
- 9x9-inch glass or metal baking pan
Ingredients
- 3 boxes red jello, cherry, strawberry or raspberry
- 2 boxes blue jello, blueberry
- 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin, ¼ oz. each
- 1 cup condensed milk
- a pot of boiling water
- star sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x9-inch glass baking pan by spraying lightly with cooking spray. With a paper towel, wipe spray until only a very light layer remains. This will help the gelatin release later.
Blue layer:
- Mix packages of blue jello with 1 envelope of gelatin. Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into prepared pan and set in refrigerator about 40 minutes, until gelatin is set to the touch.
Red layer:
- Mix packages of red gelatin with 1 packet of gelatin. Add 3 cups boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add 2 tablespoons of red gelatin to each of the empty spaces (this layer will be lower than the blue layer). Return to fridge for 15-20 minutes, or until red gelatin is set. Keep the bowl with the remainder of red gelatin in a sink with hot water to keep it liquefied.
White layer:
- Combine 2 packets of gelatin with ¼ cup cold water. Let sit 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir to completely dissolve gelatin. In another bowl, mix ½ cup boiling water with the cup of sweetened condensed milk. Add milk mixture to gelatin mixture and stir to combine well.
- Add 2 tablespoon of white gelatin on top of each red gelatin to fill up to the same level as the blue gelatin, making sure it doesn't go over. The gelatin should all be on the same level now. Return to fridge for another 15-20 minutes or until set. Keep the bowl with the remainder of white gelatin in a sink with hot water to keep it liquefied.
- Next, add 1 cup red gelatin over the entire pan. Return to refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes. Then add 1 cup white gelatin layer over the entire pan and cool for 15-20 minutes. Continue alternating red and white layers until all gelatin is used.
- Refrigerate the completed layers for at least 2 hours or overnight to set. Checking the side of your glass pan to see where the blue gelatin is, cut ½-inch strips in the opposite direction. Then cut each strip into small flags.
- Garnish your red, white, and blue jello flags or a serving plate as desired.
Notes
- It is much easier to use a glass pan for this dessert as you need to know the directions of the stripes. The final cut will be in the opposite direction (which you won't be able to see if using a metal pan). However, if using a metal pan as I did, mark the side with an arrow in the direction of the stripes (not necessary if using a glass pan). *See photos in the post above.
- Strawberry jello is lighter in color and maybe a better option than cherry (which I used).
- Garnish a serving tray with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 94g (31%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (10%) | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 441mg (18%) | Potassium: 117mg (3%) | Sugar: 90g (100%) | Vitamin A: 82IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 91mg (9%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Jaxx The Bearded Hiker says
Wish I would have seen this earlier than the day before the 4th! Next year baby!
Jas says
Oh, man! Yeah, next year! Save it now 😀
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
These look so effective Jas I'm not sure I would have the patience! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've pinned and shared.
Jas says
Haha, once a year I have enough patience for this 🙂
Beverly says
Your jello flag looks amazing, Jas! I love it. What a great way to show off some red, white, and blue! I admire your patience with putting this together! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning!
Jas says
Thanks, Beverly! Luckily, my patience is only required a couple of times per year for holidays, lol.
STEPHANIE says
Just had to share this on FB today. So amazing. Featuring it at our link party Tuesday too. Thanks for sharing!
Jas says
Thank you so much! I wish I posted it a bit earlier though, to better time it with the holiday. I'm always a tad behind, lol.
Stephanie Abbott says
Love this, Jas. You're amazing. Thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go. Pinning.
Jas says
Aw, thank you, Stephanie! Have a great holiday weekend!
Genie says
Cute
Jas says
Thanks!
Miz Helen says
What a great addition to any party, I will be making this one! Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
It's a fun project although time-consuming 🙂 Happy 4th!
image-in-ing: weekly photo linky says
They're lovely to look at... perhaps to pretty to eat?
Jas says
Yeah, let's go with that, lol. I don't like jello, so pretty or not I'm not eating it 😀
Amanda says
I think these look absolutely amazing! You've inspired mw to think about a French flag now. I think that will be much easier compared to your masterpiece!
Jas says
Ha, ha it'll definitely be much easier to make! Have fun and thanks for stopping in!
Marsha J Baker says
Absolutely THE BOMB!! I adore all things red, white & blue...and have never seen these adorable creations until now. Thanks for sharing progressive photos...I'm so visual. It sure helped me figure it out. Gonna have to try these. So glad you shared at Full Plate Thursday.
Jas says
Hi, Marsha! I'm so glad you like it 😀 I'm visual too, and even though those are not the best progressive photos (it was a dark, rainy day) I thought they could help. Sometimes I give up on a recipe if it sounds too complicated and there are no visuals. Thanks for stopping in and have a happy and safe 4th!
Healthy World Cuisine says
So adorable. Been sharing this recipe everywhere. You are like the coolest, hippest grandma ever to make these!
Jas says
Awww, thanks friend! You're the bestest!
Erlene says
I love jello desserts and this is such a fun way to serve it for July 4th. Pinned. Would love if you came and shared this on Merry Monday.
Jas says
Thanks, Erlene, and thank you for inviting me! I gladly shared my recipe at your party 🙂 Have a great rest of the week.
Grammy Dee from Grammy's Grid says
Absolutely unique! Great one to try with the grandbabies. Please share it later tonight at the Wednesday AIM Link Party. I just shared it on social media 🙂
Jas says
I saw that, thank you so much! Yes, it is fun to do with the grands 🙂
Felicia says
these are so pretty but look time consuming to make.
Jas says
It does take time, but only while you're waiting for the jello to set. So you're really not tied to it and you can do something else meanwhile 🙂
Leigh says
Love this, Jas! So creative.
Jas says
Thank you so much, Leigh! 😀
Carlee says
These are the absolute cutest thing ever!!! I am not a huge jello fan either, but it seems like one of those these you should do every once in a while. My grandpa would LOVE them and I'm sure little dude would too. You should come shared them at our patriotic party!
Jas says
My granddaughters couldn't stop eating them. The little one started gagging after a while, just like her grandma, but that didn't stop her, LOL.
I should've but I'm always behind on things, Carlee. Missed the sign-up note 🙁