I am loving all the fun and festive holiday food ideas I’m seeing all over! So many ideas to choose from for all our Christmas parties this month.
Here’s another holiday food idea that is perfect for a party with kids and adults! These Holiday Jello Cups are bright and super easy to make. All you need is a little bit of time and a few ingredients. We made these for a party with some friends last week and they were so popular. The kids were especially excited to grab for one of these cups.
Holiday Jello Cups
Ingredients
- 2 3oz boxes cherry jello
- 2 3oz boxes lime jello
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 4 c. boiling water
- 2 c. ice
- 1/2 c. cold water
- 2 c. milk
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 c. sour cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 10 clear plastic cups
- whipped topping
Instructions
- In a glass measuring bowl, pour out both of the lime jello powder packages and add 2 cups of boiling water. Stir together till all the granules are dissolved. Then add 1 cup of ice and stir till it’s all melted.
- Pour the liquid jello evenly into all 10 cups. Place cups on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer for 20 minutes or in the fridge overnight.
- Combine two packages gelatin with 1/2 c. cold water. Stir it well to combine. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Pour the milk in a medium sauce pan. Heat till it starts to simmer. Then add sugar and set gelatin. Stir well to combine.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in sour cream and vanilla. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture come to room temperature.
- Carefully pour cooled white mixture onto the green layer of jello. Put the pan back in the freezer so the white layer can set (20 minutes).
- Pour 2 c. boiling water over cherry jello packages, as in step 1. Stir well till all of the jello has dissolved. Pour 1 cup of ice into the mixture. Stir until the ice has melted.
- When the white layer has set up, carefully pour the red mixture evenly over top each one.
- Place in the fridge to set up. Keep in the fridge till time to serve. Top with whipped topping to serve.
These are such a hit at holiday parties! Everyone will love them.
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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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Kristin says
OMG these are too cute!! You should totally link them up with Southern Beauty Guide’s Christmas is in the Air linkup!! Today’s theme is A Foodie’s Christmas! And these would be perfect for a kids Christmas treat!! I love it!!
Allison Miller says
Thanks, Kristin! I’ll head over and link up!
Annette Belnap says
I love these! Great idea using clear cups to serve them. Pinning.
Sydney @Tastefully Frugal says
These are so cute! I made a similar drink for Valentine’s Day and my boys LOVED them! I’ll have to make these for Christmas too. Pinning
lisa says
Jello is a nice light dessert. I like it because it’s easy to make and isn’t filling.
Christine says
I love these! They’re so festive. It would probably be an epic fail if I made these but I would totally eat them lol. Thanks for linking up!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Alli, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Everything that Wobbles over at Carole’s Chatter. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Meghan says
How early in advance could I make these?
Alli says
Oh Meghan, I’m so sorry that I’m just now responding to your comment!! I usually make these the day before and add the whipped topping right before serving. I hope you had a wonderful holiday!