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    Rainbow Jello Layers Recipe (with Video)

    Dated: March 25, 2021 Last Modified: February 26, 2023 by Sarah Mock 1 Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    This Rainbow Jello recipe can be made into cubes or prepared as jello cups for a colorful 7 layer jello dessert. Fun as finger jello layered dessert for kids parties or follow the variation to make rainbow jello shots for adults.

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    Here is why this recipe is amazing:

    • These rainbow jello squares can be customized with a variety of flavor combinations depending on what jello flavor is selected for each colored layer.
    • Rainbow jello cubes pair well with fruity pebble squares for fun rainbow party food options.

    Ingredients needed to make Rainbow Jello:

    Rainbow Jello ingredients
    • 6 boxes of Jello - see flavors below
    • unflavored gelatin
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • boiling water

    How to make Layered Rainbow Jello (cubes or cups)

    Rainbow Jello squares in a clear glass dish
    1. Spray a 9x13 dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Dissolve half of a packet (1 tsp) of unflavored gelatin and a packet of Red Jello in boiling water. Dissolve the unflavored gelatin first, then add the Jello. red jello being poured in a glass baking dish
    3. Pour the Red Jello mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
    4. Mix a packet (2 tsp) of unflavored gelatin to one cup of boiling water and dissolve. Add a can of condensed milk to the gelatin mixture and let it cool while Jello is setting in the refrigerator. creamy milk being poured over green jello
    5. Pour one up of condensed milk mixture and make sure it covers the Jello layer completely. Cool for 30 minutes in the refrigerator on a level surface.
    6. Make a batch of Orange Jello and gelatin and let cool while the creamy layer is setting. blue jello being poured in a pan
    7. Pour the Orange Jello layer over the creamy layer, and cool for 30 minutes on a level surface in the refrigerator. Repeat with the rest of the Jello Flavors and milk layers until all layers of Jello and milk are set.
    8. When the last layer of Jello is poured on top, allow the whole dessert to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

    NOTE: You will have to make a second batch of the condensed milk mixture halfway through.

    Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Why is making layered jello so difficult?

    It truly isn't difficult to make layered jello. It is time-consuming and takes more time than traditional jello jigglers. Pro tip: make your colored jello in rainbow order, allowing the next color to cool to room temperature while the previous layer is setting in the refrigerator.

    What Jell-o flavors are available for each color of the rainbow?

    Red - Cherry, Black Cherry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, Pomegranate
    Orange - Peach, Orange
    Yellow - Mango, Apricot, Island Pineapple, Lemon
    Green - Lime, Melon Fusion
    Blue - Berry Blue, Cotton Candy,
    Purple - Grape, Fruit Punch

    More layered jello dessert variations

    Valentine's Day Layered Jello - Watermellon or Strawberry Banana with another darker red flavor
    St. Patrick's Day - the rainbow jello squares are my favorite but also alternate Orange and Lime or Melon Fusion and Peach
    Mardi Gras- Grape, Island Pineapple, Grape
    Easter - Grape, Fruit Punch, Watermelon, Black Cherry, Island Pineapple, Cotton Candy, Melon Fusion
    Fourth Of July - Strawberry and berry blue
    Halloween - Orange and Grape
    Thanksgiving - Orange, Peach, Lime, Mango, Island Pineapple
    Christmas - Cranberry, Raspberry, Black Cherry, Lime, Mellon Fusion

    How to make rainbow jello

    Making these rainbow layered jello or adult jello shooter squares by swapping out ½ of the water for vodka, rum or any of your favorite jello shooter alcohols.

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    Rainbow Jello Recipe

    Sarah Mock
    This Rainbow Jello recipe can be made into cubes or prepared as jello cups for a colorful 7 layer jello dessert.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    chill 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
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    Course Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 215 kcal

    HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

    9x13 Pyrex pan
    Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 boxes of Jello - red (orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
    • 6 packets of unflavored gelatin
    • 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
    • 8 cups boiling water

    Instructions
     

    • Spray a 9x13 dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Dissolve half of a packet (1 tsp) of unflavored gelatin and a packet of Red Jello in boiling water. Dissolve the unflavored gelatin first, then add the Jello.
    • Pour the Red Jello mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
    • Mix a packet (2 tsp) of unflavored gelatin to one cup of boiling water and dissolve. Add a can of condensed milk to the gelatin mixture and let it cool while Jello is setting in the refrigerator.
    • Pour one up of condensed milk mixture and make sure it covers the Jello layer completely. Cool for 30 minutes in the refrigerator on a level surface.
    • Make a batch of Orange Jello and gelatin and let cool while the creamy layer is setting. blue jello being poured in a pan
    • Pour the Orange Jello layer over the creamy layer, and cool for 30 minutes on a level surface in the refrigerator. Repeat with the rest of the Jello Flavors and milk layers until all layers of Jello and milk are set.
    • When the last layer of Jello is poured on top, allow the whole dessert to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

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    Notes

    NOTE: You will have to make a second batch of the condensed milk mixture halfway through.
    More layered jello dessert variations
    Valentine's Day Layered Jello - Watermellon or Strawberry Banana with another darker red flavor
    St. Patrick's Day - the rainbow jello squares are my favorite but also alternate Orange and Lime or Melon Fusion and Peach
    Mardi Gras- Grape, Island Pineapple, Grape
    Easter - Grape, Fruit Punch, Watermelon, Black Cherry, Island Pineapple, Cotton Candy, Melon Fusion
    Fourth Of July - Strawberry and berry blue
    Halloween - Orange and Grape
    Thanksgiving - Orange, Peach, Lime, Mango, Island Pineapple
    Christmas - Cranberry, Raspberry, Black Cherry, Lime, Mellon Fusion
    What Jell-o flavors are available for each color of the rainbow?
    • Red - Cherry, Black Cherry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, Pomegranate
    • Orange - Peach, Orange
    • Yellow - Mango, Apricot, Island Pineapple, Lemon
    • Green - Lime, Melon Fusion
    • Blue - Berry Blue, Cotton Candy,
    • Purple - Grape, Fruit Punch

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pieceCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 245mgSugar: 36gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 1mg

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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