Red, White and Blue Jello Salad is a show-stopping side dish for a patriotic celebration! The layers are bright, fun, and just what your food table needs.
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays and this jello salad is one of my favorites to make for the big celebration. I hope you love this jello salad! If you’re looking for a dessert idea, try Chocolate Dipped Oreos for the 4th of July, Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars, and 4th of July Krispie Treats.
This post was originally published June 2012 and revamped May 2025.
Red, White and Blue Jello Salad Ingredients & Tools
Here’s what you’ll need to make this magnificent jello salad:
- berry blue jello
- raspberry jello (for that deep red)
- unflavored gelatin
- water
- ice
- sugar
- sour cream
- vanilla
You’ll want to make sure you use a 10-inch bundt pan for this recipe. Any smaller won’t be big enough and you’ll end up pouring some of each color out so it can all fit.
Tips for a Successful Red, White & Blue Jello Salad
I promise this beauty isn’t as intimidating to make as she looks. Here are a few tips to help you in the process:
- Make sure you have plenty of room in your refrigerator and freezer before you begin! I like to move things around then place the empty bundt pan in the newly cleared space to see if it will fit. You don’t want the bundt pan to be sitting at an angle. She needs to be perfectly straight to set up properly.
- I highly recommend making this jello salad the night before you need it. The first and second layers are only going to need 20 minutes in the freezer to set up, but after adding that raspberry layer you’re going to want to put her in the fridge for at least three hours to completely set up. Putting her in the fridge overnight will ensure she’s all set up to look beautiful for the festivities the next day!
- Use a spoon to ladle the liquified jello onto the layers. Pouring it over the layers could cause it to indent and also splash out of the bundt pan.
- Prep only that layer’s ingredients before you start it. For example, prep the blue layer ingredients and make the blue layer. Prep the ingredients for the white layer before you make that layer and do the same when it is time to make the red layer. This will make the process much easier and less chaotic! Don’t prep the ice until you are adding it.
Red, White & Blue Jello Salad
Red, White and Blue Jello Salad is a show-stopping side dish for a patriotic celebration! The layers are bright, fun, and just what your food table needs.
Ingredients
- 6 oz berry blue Jell-o powder
- 6 oz raspberry Jell-o powder
- 2 oz unflavored gelatin (2 packets)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups crushed ice, divided
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a glass measuring bowl, pour out berry blue Jell-o powder and add 2 cups boiling water. Stir together till powder is dissolved and liquid is free of grandules. Then, add 1 cup of ice and stir until melted.
- Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with cooking spray (see Notes below). Carefully pour the mixed berry blue Jell-o into the bottom of the bundt pan and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes, or until set.
- Rinse out the glass measuring bowl and dry it to prepare for the next layer!
- Pour out the unflavored gelatin into the glass measuring bowl and add 1/2 cup cold water. Stir it well to combine completely; allow it to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Pour milk into a medium sauce pan; heat over medium until it starts to simmer. Then, add sugar and set gelatin. Stir well to combine completely.
- Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine completely; let the mixture come to room temperature before adding it to the bundt pan or it will melt the set Jell-o.
- Remove the bundt pan from the freezer and touch the top of the Jell-o to make sure it is set. Using a large spoon, carefully ladle the cooled white mixture onto the set berry blue Jell-o layer. Carefully place the bundt pan back into the freezer so the white layer can now set up, about 20 minutes.
- Repeat Step 3
- Repeat Step 1 with raspberry Jell-o powder to prepare the red layer.
- Remove the bundt pan from the freezer and touch the white layer o make sure it is set. Using a large spoon again, carefully ladle the raspberry Jell-o over the white layer. Cover the bundt pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to set for at least 3 hours, preferably over night.
- Time to serve! Using the plate or platter you plan to serve the jello salad on, place it upside down over the bundt pan then carefully invert the pan. The jello will slide right out. Cut with a knife and serve.
Notes
Use a clear cooking spray to grease your bundt pan so it doesn't turn your berry blue Jell-o green. Be careful not to use a butter spray or a baking spray that has flour in it!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information can vary for a recipe based on factors such as precision of measurements, brands, ingredient freshness, or the source of nutrition data. I strive to keep the information as accurate as possible, but make no warranties regarding its accuracy. I encourage readers to make their own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
For more Fourth of July party food ideas, check out this round up of 10 more recipes!
10 Fourth of July Party Food Ideas
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Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box says
I am so impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am totally making this soon!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Super cute and feeds a lot I bet!
Lauren Allen says
This is so cute! I love that you made it in a bundt pan! Pinned!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Love the freedom celebration! I can’t remember if we’ve made the connection that I’m from IF too! My parents still live there and we’re visiting this summer
Diana says
Making this now! So excited to see it finished! What about using yogurt in place of sour cream?
Alli says
Hi Diana! How did the jello salad turn out? I’m sure yogurt would taste great in the salad.
Marie says
You can use yogurt and sweetened condensed milk prepared the same way. I have also used cool whip, do not use low fat, it makes it a creamery sweet texture too. Cool the jello for few min then add c.w. I love using cool whip.