4th July Jello Shots For Kids
Celebrate Independence Day with these fun and festive kid-friendly Jello shots! Made with bright red, white, and blue layers and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, they're easy to prep ahead and always a hit with the kids!
Yield: 40 shots
Ingredients
Blue Layer
- 1 box of blue Jell-O e.g., berry blue
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
White Layer
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water for blooming the gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Red Layer
- 1 box of red Jell-O e.g., cherry or strawberry
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
Blue Layer (Bottom):
- Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in 1 cup cold water.
- Pour the mixture into your 1 oz shot glasses, filling up to one-third of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 3-4 hours.
White Layer (Middle)
- Once the blue layer is set, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to "bloom."
- Add 1 cup boiling water and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Gently pour the white gelatin mixture over it to fill another third of the glasses. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 3-4 hours.
Red Layer (Top):
- Once the white layer is set, dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in 1 cup cold water.
- Carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours or overnight for best results.
Garnish
- Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with a small dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
Notes
Important: Don't rush the chilling time for nice, clean layers. Each layer needs a solid 3–4 hours in the fridge to fully set before you add the next one.
If a layer is still soft, the colors might bleed together. If it helps, you can make these over two days—just pop each layer in the fridge and return to it when you have time!