St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups
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St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups are whimsical treats featuring vibrant-green Jello layered with Cool Whip, and presented at a charming slant. Sprinkled with jimmies and shimmering edible gold stars, this Jello-in-a-cup recipe adds a touch of magic to festive celebrations.
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☘️ Why This Recipe’s a Keeper
- Festive presentation: The slanted green-and-white layers of jello and Cool Whip, create an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests. The colorful jimmies and edible gold stars makes this Jello-in-a-cup recipe perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Easy to make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is accessible to cooks of all skill levels.
- Refreshing and light: The combination of cool jello and creamy Cool Whip creates a refreshing and light dessert that’s perfect for springtime celebrations.
- Versatility: This recipe can be easily adapted by using different flavors of jello or toppings to suit various occasions and preferences.
- Kid-friendly: Children will love the playful colors and textures of these jello cups, making them a hit at family gatherings or parties.
- Make-ahead option: St. Patrick’s Day jello cups can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. They’re a convenient dessert option for busy hosts.
🛒 Ingredients
- Box of Lime (Green) Jello: Provides the base flavor and color for the jello cups. Jello solidifies when chilled, creating a gelatinous texture for this special dessert.
- Boiling Water: Used to dissolve the green jello powder completely. Helps to activate the gelatin in the jello, allowing it to set properly.
- Cold Water: Added to the dissolved jello mixture to cool it down and dilute the flavor slightly. Aids in setting the jello to the desired consistency when chilled.
- Container of Cool Whip: Adds a creamy and smooth texture to the dessert, providing a contrast in texture to the jello layer. It also adds some light sweetness.
- Green Sprinkles (Jimmies): Adds visual appeal and a pop of color to the dessert cups.
- Edible Gold Stars: Add a festive touch to these Jello-in-a-cup desserts. These specks of gold elevate the presentation of this popular St. Patrick’s Day treat.
📖 Recipe Steps
Recipe Prep: The night before making St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups, put the frozen container of Cool Whip into the fridge until completely thawed. (Thawing usually takes about 4-5 hours.)
- Prepare the green jello according to the instructions on the box. This involves dissolving the jello powder in boiling water, then stirring until completely dissolved. Once the Jello powder is dissolved, stir in the cold water.
- Arrange 9 (7.5-ounce) clear-glass dessert cups at an angle inside the wells of a muffin tin. This will create the slanted effect for your jello cups. Carefully pour the prepared Jello mixture into each dessert cup, filling them about halfway full. Make sure to pour slowly and evenly to avoid spilling.
- Place the muffin tin with the dessert cups in the refrigerator, and allow the jello to fully set at an angle. This usually takes about 2-4 hours, depending on the thickness of the jello and your refrigerator temperature.
- Once the jello has set, remove the dessert cups from the refrigerator. They should be slanted with the jello solidified at an angle. Add the Cool Whip to a piping bag with metal tip, and pipe it into each dessert cup, filling the remaining space up to the top. Sprinkle colorful jimmies over half of the dessert cups. For an extra magical touch, add a sprinkling of edible gold stars over the top of the remaining dessert cups.
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🧑🏼🍳 Expert Tips
- Angle the dessert cups properly: To achieve the slanted effect, place the dessert cups at an angle in a muffin tin before pouring the jello mixture.
- Pipe Cool Whip into the cups: Although you can spoon the whipped topping into each jello in a cup, for a more elegant appearance – pipe it in!
- Decorate with sprinkles just before serving: Sprinkle the colorful jimmies and edible gold stars on top of the Cool Whip layer just before serving to keep them looking fresh and vibrant.
- Store leftovers properly: If you have leftover Jello cups, cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge.
🍀 More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
- Funfetti Pancakes
- Watergate Salad
- Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
- Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Guinness Corned Beef Sliders
- Dutch Oven Beef Stew
- Rainbow Fruit Loop Treats
- Rainbow Donuts
- Shamrock Shake
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Recipe Review from a Flavor Tester: “These whimsical St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups are nothing short of magical! With their perfectly slanted presentation, colorful jimmies, and shimmering edible gold stars, they’re a feast for the eyes. But it’s the refreshing green Jello and creamy Cool Whip that steal the show!”
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PrintSt. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups
- Total Time: 4 Hours 10 Minutes
- Yield: 9 Jello Cups 1x
Description
St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups are whimsical treats featuring vibrant-green Jello layered with Cool Whip, and presented at a charming slant. Sprinkled with jimmies and shimmering edible gold stars, this Jello-in-a-cup recipe adds a touch of magic to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) box of lime (green) Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 (16-ounce) container of Cool Whip, defrosted in the fridge
- Green Jimmies sprinkles
- Edible gold stars
Instructions
Recipe Prep: The night before making St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups, put the frozen container of Cool Whip into the fridge until completely thawed. (Thawing usually takes about 4-5 hours.)
- Prepare the green jello according to the instructions on the box. This involves dissolving the jello powder in boiling water, then stirring until completely dissolved. Once the Jello powder is dissolved, stir in the cold water.
- Arrange 9 (7.5-ounce) clear-glass dessert cups at an angle inside the wells of a muffin tin. This will create the slanted effect for your jello cups. Carefully pour the prepared Jello mixture into each dessert cup, filling them about halfway full. Make sure to pour slowly and evenly to avoid spilling.
- Place the muffin tin with the dessert cups in the refrigerator, and allow the jello to fully set at an angle. This usually takes about 2-4 hours, depending on the thickness of the jello and your refrigerator temperature.
- Once the jello has set, remove the dessert cups from the refrigerator. They should be slanted with the jello solidified at an angle. Add the Cool Whip to a piping bag with metal tip, and pipe it into each dessert cup, filling the remaining space up to the top. Sprinkle colorful jimmies over half of the dessert cups. For an extra magical touch, add a sprinkling of edible gold stars over the top of the remaining dessert cups.
Notes
Store leftovers properly: If you have leftover Jello cups, cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Chill Time: 4 Hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Irish
These would be awesome! My kids will love this over Krispy Kreme. Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome. Have fun.
These are adorable – my kids will love these!!
I hope they do. They are fun to make.
Adorable. And so easy.
Thank you so much!
These are so cute!! Perfect idea for my kiddos!!
Thats a great idea.
So fun! What a clever idea. These look great!
Thank you so much!
These are adorable!! Perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party!!
They are perfect for St. Patricks Day.
I love how you angled the Jello! It makes a simple treat so much more festive.
Thank you so much!
These are so fun! I love jello and think that my kids would really enjoy these! And those edible gold stars are awesome!
They really are. So fun to make.
Adorable and so easy! These are super cute and would work well for a party or fun afternoon snack! I love the added sprinkles on top! Can’t wait to make them.
You will love them. Super fun to make.
They look so perfectly pretty and I am sure they taste just as great. What a great idea.
Thank you so much. They were fun to make.
These look so yummy and festive! My kids love jello!
They will love these. They are so good.
These look yummy, festive and fun! Great idea.
Thank you so much.
I could go for a few of these right now. They look delicious!
I know what you mean. They are so good.
these are so cute and festive! I love jello!
You will love these.
I teach kindergarten and my students would LOVE this fun snack.
They would love those! They are so fun to make.