Jell-O© Cups

These homemade Jell-O© Cups are a fun treat for game days, after school snacks, and celebrations! I make them in different flavors and color combinations to celebrate different events. If you’re watching the big game, make these easy
Jell-O© Desserts in your favorite team’s colors for a great addition to your party!

Jell-O© isn’t just for kids! Desserts made with this sweet gelatin are fun to eat at any age, and are always delicious! I love to make Jell-O© Cups for the perfect-sized portions that are easy to serve at events. Imagine red and green cups for Christmas, red and blue for patriotic parties, and your favorite football team’s colors for tailgate!

I know this recipe looks like a lot of steps and a bunch of ingredients, but it really does come together quite easily! But if you’re pressed for time, remember you can always use the “speed-set” method that is described on the gelatin boxes.

Ingredients for Jell-O© Cups

I’m making this recipe with Berry Blue, cherry, and lime gelatin so I can celebrate both teams (ahem, the Patriots!!) in this year’s Super Bowl, but you could choose any flavors when you make your gelatin cups (as well as their corresponding decorations!) Here’s what you need to make them:

Jell-O© Berry Blue Gelatin

Unflavored gelatin packets

Cherry gelatin (or other red JellO)

Lime gelatin

Sweetened condensed milk

Boiling hot water

Cold water

Whipped cream

Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Green sprinkles

Note: You also need 12-ounce plastic cups to create the dessert cups. I found some at my local Shaw’s, but you can find them here on Amazon.

I’ve included a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with detailed ingredients and instructions, so make sure to check it out!

How to Make Jell-O© Cups

First, I place my plastic cups onto a baking sheet so I can easily move them to and from the refrigerator. I like to use clear plastic cups so you can see all the layers of Jell-O©!

Blue Layer

Next, I boil two cups of water and pour it into a medium bowl, or my preference, a liquid measuring cup. Then I add the blue gelatin powder and stir until it dissolves. I stir in 2 cups of cold water and pour ½ cup of the liquid jello mixture into the individual cups. Finally, I move the cups to the fridge to chill for about 2-2 ½ hours until completely set.

White Layer

While the blue gelatin sets in the fridge, I boil a cup of water and pour it into a liquid measuring cup. Then I stir in the sweetened condensed milk until combined, then set it aside.

Next, I place ½ cup of cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle two packets of unflavored plain gelatin on top. I let it stand for 2-3 minutes, until it looks kind of grainy. Then I boil another ½ cup of water and add it to the bowl, stirring until the gelatin completely dissolves.

I pour this mixture into the condensed milk mixture and stir to combine. I set this mixture aside and let it cool to room temperature. Then I remove the cups containing the blue layer from the fridge when set and pour 3 ounces of the white gelatin mixture into each cup. Then I return the cups to the fridge to set for another hour or so.

Red Layer

Note: The red and green layers can be done at the same time, as each one goes in only half the cups!

Meanwhile, I boil another cup of water and add it to a medium bowl. I stir in the cherry gelatin and mix until it’s fully dissolved. Then I add a cup of cold water and mix well. Out come the cups from the fridge! I add ½ cup of the cherry gelatin to 4 of the cups over the white gelatin layer. I place the cups back in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

Green Layer

I use another cup of boiling water to mix the green gelatin until it dissolves in another medium bowl. Then I add a cup of cold water and mix well. I add ½ cup of the lime Jell-O© to the remaining 4 cups over the white layer. Finally, I place the cups back in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. I like to make these the day before, so they have plenty of time to set up!

Just before serving, I top all the Jello© Cups with whipped topping and sprinkles that match the colors of the gelatin in the cup! And now I’ve got a sweet treat to show off my team loyalty!

Recipe Notes

I found it easiest to mix all of the gelatins in my liquid measuring cups and then pour the exact amount needed for each dessert into a smaller measuring cup to transfer it.

If these seem like a lot, I get it! I understand that almost 1 ½ cup servings of Jell-O© may be too much for a single person (it definitely was for me!), so if you want to make these in a smaller cup, I highly suggest using the following amounts and that way more people can enjoy them as well:

For 16 servings, use 9-ounce plastic cups, distributing 2 ounces ( ¼ cup) of the blue layer, 1.5 ounces of white, and 2 ounces (¼ cup) of each of the red and green gelatins. 

I included details about the Speed-Set method for each layer in the recipe card below, just in case you’d like to save some extra time!

FAQs

How long do these Jell-O© Cups last?

If stored correctly (covered tightly or in an airtight container), these gelatin cups will last 7-10 days in the fridge. However, I think they taste best within the first 3-4 days.

Can I make Jell-O© Cups ahead of time?

Yes, homemade Jello cups can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Cover them tightly and store them in the fridge until ready to serve, then add toppings!

More Jell-O© Recipes

Try these jello desserts next time:

Last time the Seahawks and Patriots faced off in the Super Bowl in 2015, I made these Game Day Jello Shots. Make some to celebrate the rematch!

Try these Red, White, and Blue Jello Stars for your patriotic celebrations!

Many of my Dream Bar Recipes have a gelatin layer. Which one of these great recipes is your favorite?

If you make these Jello Cups, let me know how they turned out! Enjoy the game!

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