2 Layer Jello Recipe

Patriotic Jello Cups Bring Kitchen Fun with Kids

This 2 layer jello recipe is super versatile.  Changing the colors will make this dessert go with whatever party theme you want to have.  It also keeps your little ones busy and make them proud of themselves being a good helper.

Total Time: 10-15 Minutes
Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes  
Active Cook Time: ZERO  
Inactive Cook Time: ZERO  
Serving: 8-9

This recipe was created for kids because when my son was 4-5 years old, he loved to make jello.  Not only he learned how to make something special in the kitchen, but also I learned the difference between cooking with the little ones vs grown-ups.

As you know that I always encourage families to cook with their children because I learned a lot throughout my experience with my mom.  Besides, the memories we created together will stay with us forever.  It helps kids to be independent and self-sufficient.  There are more benefits that I can mention here. 

CHEF NOTES

This 2 layer jello recipe may be created for the American patriotic theme.  But you can for sure use the same method to prepare this dessert by switching up the colors, such as St. Patrick's Day or other occasion.  Always have the light color jello as the bottom layer which will allows it to stand out.

You can cut this 2 layer jello recipe into half which will make it easier for the younger ones to handle and less mess in the kitchen.

Cut down the recipe in half to make it easier for younger children to handle

Steps To Make It More Fun and Safer for Kids in the Kitchen

Since we need to use boiling water, adults must accompany with the young children during these steps.  Instead of having the kettle of boiling water pouring directly into the measuring cup, use the following steps for safety purposes:

• Pot holder (put it under a big mixing/soup bowl)
• A big mixing/soup bowl (which is big enough to have a measuring cup in there sitting at the bottom very still)
• A regular coffee cup
• Measuring cup (Use 1/4 cup for children 8 years old or under.  1/2 cup for older children.  Reason of doing this way because children's motor skill is still developing at this stage.  Many of them may not have the strength to hold a cup filled with boiling water.  So, using a smaller size of measuring cup will make it easier.  Furthermore, there is a lesser chance for them to spill the hot water and hurt themselves in the kitchen.  Also, bear in mind that most girls have more advanced motor skills compared to boys at the same age.  So, adjust the cup size accordingly.)

Here are the steps of how to utilize the above 4 tools to do water measuring with children:

1. Pour boiling water into a coffee cup.
2. Put a measuring cup into a big soup bowl.
3. Then, pour boiling water from the coffee cup into the measuring cup carefully.
4. The bowl will catch all the spilled boiling water.
5. Then, carefully to help a child to transfer boiling water into the mixing bowl with jello mix.
6. Repeat these steps for measuring the rest of the required water quantity with kids.

Use these kitchen tools for small children to handle hot water and/or mixing

Use coffee cup to transfer hot water into a measuring cup

Recipe Ingredients and Tools

Baking Dish

Clear Plastic Cups

Pot Holder Set

Big Soup Bowls

Kid-Friendly Measuring Cup and Spoon Sets

Kids Cookware

2 Layer Jello Recipe and Instructions

Ingredients
1 Box (6oz) Strawberry/Raspberry Gelatin Mix (or other flavor and red in color)
1 Box (6oz) Blue Raspberry Gelatin Mix (or other flavor and dark blue in color)
1 can Whipped Cream
8-9 9-oz Clear Plastic Disposable Cups (or any glassware in similar shape and size)
11" x 9" Baking Dish

1. Line plastic cups in a baking dish for easy transferring and cleanup.
2. Follow package instructions to make red gelatin first, use a half-a-cup measuring cup to evenly distribute mixture among plastic cups.
3. Chill in fridge for at least 60-90 minutes.
4. Then, prepare blue gelatin according to package instructions and distribute mixture evenly among plastic cups and add on top of the red gelatin.
5. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours until gelatin is set.  
6. Top with whipped cream or ice-cream to make Old Glory Jello Cups.

2 Layer Jello Recipe Steps with Photos

3 easy ingredients

Line plastic cups in a baking dish

Dissolve red gelatin mix according to package instructions

Use a measuring cup to distribute gelatin mixture into cups

Chill in fridge for 60-90 minutes

First layer is slightly set and cold

Prepare blue gelatin mixture according to package instructions

Add blue gelatin mixture on top of the red gelatin layer

Your 2 layer jello cup look

Add whipped cream on top and ENJOY!

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