Perfect Red White and Blue Layered Jello Shots
A festive and easy recipe for layered red, white, and blue Jello shots perfect for celebrations like Independence Day. These shots feature vibrant layers with a creamy white middle, combining sweetened condensed milk and gelatin for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 shots 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) of strawberry or cherry gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes). Let cool slightly (around 5 minutes), then stir in ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum. Pour evenly into shot glasses or silicone molds, filling about 1/3 full. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Prepare the White Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir thoroughly to avoid lumps. Let cool about 5 minutes, then mix in 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum. Whisk until smooth. Carefully pour over the red layer using a ladle or spoon to avoid mixing. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Once dissolved and slightly cooled, stir in ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka or rum. Pour gently over the white layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until fully firm.
- Serving: Once all layers are set, serve chilled. For silicone molds, gently push from the bottom to pop out. For plastic cups, serve as is with a spoon or toothpick.
Notes
Ensure each gelatin layer is firm before adding the next to avoid mixing colors. Stir alcohol into gelatin after it cools slightly to prevent evaporation and maintain flavor. Sweetened condensed milk in the white layer is key for creamy texture and preventing color bleeding. For faster chilling, use the freezer for 10-15 minutes but watch carefully to avoid freezing solid. Non-alcoholic versions can replace alcohol with fruit juices or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (approximatel
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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