4th of July dessert or Layered Jello dessert is one of the easiest, addictive 3-layer treats you can make to celebrate American Independence Day on July 4th. This dessert is going to be a crowd-pleaser at your party.
To make this jello dessert, you can use any flavored jello to get the colors you want. I love to use strawberry for red and blueberry for blue. You can even go with cherry or raspberry for the red color. I use agar agar or unflavored gelatin mixed with milk, cream, and vanilla extract for the white-colored jello layer. These days pina colada jello is also available, which you can use to make the white layer.
Kids will enjoy not only eating this but also making this lovely dessert. Though putting everything together is easy, it is time-consuming because after creating every layer, you will have to wait for an hour for it to set. But the end result makes it worth it.
This red, white, and blue dessert is not only for the 4th of July - but you can also serve it for all patriotic holidays.
You can present this jello in shot glasses, or small single-serving cups, or you can make three layers in a single pan one after another and cut them into star shapes using a star cookie cutter. Just plan how you want to present and serve this dessert before you start working on the first layer. Rest all is super easy.
If you want to check out the popular desserts that I have made for the 4th of July over the years, then check this out: Berry Pie in the form of an American flag and Red White and Blue Panna cotta using fresh berries.
Ingredients for 4th OF JULY DESSERT | JELLO DESSERT | AMERICAN FLAG DESSERT
For the Blue layer
1 box Jello crystals, blueberry (100g)
2 cups Water
For the White layer
5 gram China grass or Agar Agar (1.5 tsp)
1 cup Water
¼ cup Sugar
½ cup Cream
½ cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Red layer
1 box Jello crystals, Strawberry (100g)
2 cups Water
How to make 4th OF JULY DESSERT | JELLO DESSERT | AMERICAN FLAG DESSERT
For the blue layer
Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add 1 full box of jello crystals and mix.
Pour it in the serving glass, approximately filling them ⅓ way through. Keep in refrigerator for 1 hour.
For white layer
Soak china grass or agar agar in water for 5 minutes and drain. You can check the video here.
Add soaked and drained china grass in another pan containing water and stir on medium flame until the agar agar or china grass is completely dissolved. To this, add cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring it to a boil.
Pour this on top of the blue layer and keep it in the refrigerator for another 1 hour.
For red layer
In the pan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. To this, add box full of red jello crystals and mix.
Pour this on top of the white layer and keep it back in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
The jello is ready to serve in 1 hour. Jello tastes the best when served chilled.
My other two favorite and popular Red, White and Blue patriotic dessert for the 4th of July
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4th Of July Dessert | Jello Dessert | How To Make Jello | Patriotic American Flag Dessert
Ingredients
For the Blue layer
- 1 box Jello crystals , blueberry (100g)
- 2 cups Water
For the White layer
- 5 gram Agar Agar or China grass (1.5 tsp)
- 1 cup Water
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Cream
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Red layer
- 1 box Jello crystals , Strawberry (100g)
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
For The Blue Layer
- Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add 1 full box of jello crystals and mix.1 box Jello crystals, 2 cups Water
- Pour it in the serving glass, approximately filling them ⅓ way through. Keep in refrigerator for 1 hour.
For White Layer
- Soak china grass or agar agar in water for 5 minutes and drain. You can check the video of preparing a layered jello dessert.5 gram Agar Agar
- Add soaked and drained china grass in another pan containing water and stir on medium flame until the agar agar or china grass is completely dissolved. To this, add cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring it to a boil.1 cup Water, ¼ cup Sugar, ½ cup Cream, ½ cup Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pour this on top of the blue layer and keep it in the refrigerator for another 1 hour.
For Red Layer
- In the pan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. To this, add box full of red jello crystals and mix.1 box Jello crystals, 2 cups Water
- Pour this on top of the white layer and keep it back in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- The jello is ready to serve in 1 hour. Jello tastes the best when served chilled.
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Notes
- You can get creative when preparing this layered dessert. You can also include fresh fruits like berries, mangoes, pineapple, kiwi, etc.
- Dessert tastes best when served chill.
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Kristen
SO fun and festive! My kids loved it! Thank you. 🙂
Janessa
So cute, so festive and so easy! This will definitely be on the menu for upcoming celebrations!
Anjali
What a fun and festive 4th of July treat!! Can't wait to make it for our 4th of July BBQ next week!
Tayler Ross
I've been trying to figure out what to make for 4th of July, and I think I've finally found it! This is such a cute dessert idea!
Joyce
This was such a fun recipe! I had no idea they had coconut jello! Thank you so much for sharing this!