Perfect Layered Strawberry Blueberry Jello Flag Cups Recipe with Whipped Cream Stars for Easy 4th of July Dessert
A quick and festive dessert featuring layered strawberry and blueberry jello topped with whipped cream stars, perfect for 4th of July or summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (like Jell-O)
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) blueberry-flavored gelatin mix (or berry blue)
- 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water (divided — 1 cup per flavor)
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold water (divided — 1 cup per flavor)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: Fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for garnish
- Optional: Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Jello Layer: Dissolve one box of strawberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add 1 cup cold water and stir again.
- Pour and Chill: Pour the strawberry jello evenly into clear cups, filling each about one-third full. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes until firm but slightly tacky.
- Prepare the Blueberry Jello Layer: Dissolve the blueberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water in a separate bowl. Stir well until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and stir.
- Add the Blueberry Layer: Once the strawberry layer is firm, slowly pour the blueberry jello over it, filling cups another third. Refrigerate for another 30-40 minutes to set.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Combine cold heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Pipe the Whipped Cream Stars: Spoon whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a plastic bag with a small corner cut). Pipe star shapes on top of each cup.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 1 hour before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh blueberries, strawberry slices, and mint leaves.
Notes
Pour jello slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing layers. Chill each layer until slightly tacky before adding the next. Use cold water for best texture. Whip cream in a cold bowl and stop at soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Practice piping stars on parchment paper if new to piping. Can be made dairy-free by substituting coconut cream for heavy cream and vegan gelatin alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Protein: 2
Keywords: jello flag cups, 4th of July dessert, layered jello, whipped cream stars, patriotic dessert, easy summer dessert