Name: 4th Of July Jello Recipe
Prep time: 375 min
Total time: 375 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces red jello mix (1 box); 6 ounces blue jello mix (1 box); 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 2 .25 ounce Knox packets of unflavored gelatin ((.5 ounces total)); water

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This 4th of July Jello is the perfect patriotic treat this summer! The whole thing will show the patriotic colors and be the hit of the party.

We love to add it along with other great food for family BBQs or potlucks in the Summer! This blue layer and white layer jello is a staple for all of the American patriotic holidays. Bring this red, white, and blue dessert to any July party or even to Memorial Day. The festive red, white, and blue colors within the jello are sure to be the hit of the party.

4th of July traditions are my favorite and this 4th of July Jello is a fun and festive treat to help you cool down on a hot summer day! There is nothing better than a fun dessert to add as a side dish to showcase patriotic colors that say, “Happy 4th of July”!

Ingredients needed to make this yummy 4th of July Jello:

6 ounces red Jello mix 1 box
6 ounces blue Jello mix 1 box
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 (.25 ounce) Knox unflavored gelatin packets
water

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

How to make 4th of July Jello:

For each flavor, dissolve one box of Jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Pour into two separate 9×13″ pans and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
After chilling the flavors, cut them into small squares. Mix both colors of Jello squares in one 9×13″ pan. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin into ½ cup cold water. Let the gelatin expand in the water for a few minutes, then add 1 ½ cups boiling water and whisk together until the unflavored gelatin dissolves.
Mix in the can of sweetened condensed milk, stir and let cool at room temperature. Once the milk mixture has cooled, pour over Jello squares in the 9×13″ pan. Chill for a few hours until set up. Cut into blocks or shapes and serve. These sweet treats are one of the best patriotic desserts!

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: Store prepared Jello in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator to prevent it from drying out or absorbing food odors.
Shelf Life: It will last for 7-10 days in the refrigerator.

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4th of July Jello cubes on a serving platter.

4th Of July Jello Recipe

4.25 from 4 votes

This 4th of July Jello is the perfect patriotic treat this summer! We love it for family BBQs or potlucks in the Summer!

16 Servings

Prep Time 6 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 6 15

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Ingredients

▢ 6 ounces red jello mix, 1 box
▢ 6 ounces blue jello mix, 1 box
▢ 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
▢ 2 .25 ounce Knox packets of unflavored gelatin, (.5 ounces total)
▢ water

Equipment

Instructions

For each flavor, dissolve one box of Jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Pour into two separate 9×13" pans and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
After chilling the flavors, cut them into small squares. Mix both colors of Jello squares in one 9×13" pan. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin into ½ cup cold water. Let the gelatin expand in the water for a few minutes, then add 1 ½ cups boiling water and whisk together until the unflavored gelatin dissolves.
Mix in the can of sweetened condensed milk, stir and let cool at room temperature. Once the milk mixture has cooled, pour over Jello squares in the 9×13" pan. Chill for a few hours until set up. Cut into blocks or shapes and serve. These sweet treats are one of the best patriotic desserts!

Notes

Create a new layer by adding cool whip and fresh fruit to this delicious July dessert! This is a tasty way to improve your layered jello salad!

Nutrition

Calories: 173 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 138 mg · Potassium: 94 mg · Sugar: 32 g · Vitamin A: 66 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 73 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $8

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Side Dish

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Questions & Reviews

Diane says:

Such a fun dessert!! So festive!!

Danika says:

I tried and failed when I cut the colored jello it didn’t cube kind of ended up mushy

julie says:

I add 1/2 pkg of Knox to each of the colors or use 1 1/2 cups of water in each color instead. Also make sure condensed milk mixture is completely cooled before mixing into colors

Kathleen Bateman says:

Yours looks amazing! I think I let the sweetened condensed milk gelatin mixture cool too long, an hour. It started to set and was more like a pudding than a liquid. I tried layering/scattering my Jello cubes to mix color and poured the sweetened condensed milk mixture, but my last 1/4 of Jello cubes didn’t sink. I didn’t get the smooth top but a jagged surface. Could I achieve the smooth top by flipping it out of the 9×13 and allowing the smooth bottom to be the top? Should I have sprayed the 9×13 with a nonstick spray first? It’s in the fridge for the final set. I’m afraid if I try to flip it then it might fall apart. It looks colorful and I’m sure it’ll win points with the kids, but I don’t have tons of Jello experience besides just pouring it into cups.

Barbara Neel says:

Do you know how long this can be kept refrigerated?

Teri Livingston says:

This recipe calls for 2 (1 ounce) packages of Knox gelatin. I could only find 1-ounce boxes that had 4 (0.25 ounce) packets in each one. I bought two boxes because that is equivalent to 2 ounces. As I was opening each of the 8 (0.25 ounce) packets into the cold water I had a feeling it was too much but decided to follow the recipe. Needless to say, it set up so hard it was like rubber!! Such a pretty dessert but should I have only used two of the 0.25 ounce packets? Or any other suggestions on why it would have set up so hard?

Laura says:

I also bought 2 boxes of Knox gelatin containing 8-0.25 oz. packets for a total of 2 oz. and was wondering the same thing. It seemed like a lot. Thankfully I checked the site again to see if there were any comments about this before I made it. I followed your advice and used two 0.25 oz. packets (for a total of 0.5 oz.) and it came out perfectly. Teri, thank you for your comment!

Anonymous says:

I just made the milk mixture and was ready to go to the store for more Gelatin. Good thing I read the comments!!

Nicole says:

Ran into this same issue! Thanks for commenting! I was questioning if its just 2 packets or a full 2 oz. I didn’t want it to fail! Good to know I made the right decision.

L. Kellis says:

Thank you so much! I was just wondering this too!

Judy Hurst says:

I thought this was a great idea and it looked so pretty. BUT, what is the correct amount of unflavored gelatin? Recipe said 2 1-ounce packets. I also bought 2 boxes with 4 .-25 oz and used it all — result was ok, but rubbery. Please indicate if,you,meant just 2 -.25 packets or a full 2 ounces. Thank you!

Momma Cyd says:

The Knox unflavored gelatin comes in .25 ounce packets. You need 2 of them for this recipe. These Jello squares are a little firmer than regular jello. They are so fun for the 4th of July and summer celebrations. Have a great week.

Morgan says:

I really appreciate the comments below and am about to start mine. Should I follow the Jigglers recipe on the box of flavored jello since it matches this recipe more? Your recipe calls for 2 cups of boiling water, but the box calls for that AND 2 more cups of cool water. Thanks for your help!

Holly says:

Turned out perfect! Got lots of compliments on it.

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Diane says:

Such a fun dessert!! So festive!!
Danika says:

I tried and failed when I cut the colored jello it didn’t cube kind of ended up mushy
julie says:

I add 1/2 pkg of Knox to each of the colors or use 1 1/2 cups of water in each color instead. Also make sure condensed milk mixture is completely cooled before mixing into colors
Kathleen Bateman says:

Yours looks amazing! I think I let the sweetened condensed milk gelatin mixture cool too long, an hour. It started to set and was more like a pudding than a liquid. I tried layering/scattering my Jello cubes to mix color and poured the sweetened condensed milk mixture, but my last 1/4 of Jello cubes didn’t sink. I didn’t get the smooth top but a jagged surface. Could I achieve the smooth top by flipping it out of the 9×13 and allowing the smooth bottom to be the top? Should I have sprayed the 9×13 with a nonstick spray first? It’s in the fridge for the final set. I’m afraid if I try to flip it then it might fall apart. It looks colorful and I’m sure it’ll win points with the kids, but I don’t have tons of Jello experience besides just pouring it into cups.
Barbara Neel says:

Do you know how long this can be kept refrigerated?
Teri Livingston says:

This recipe calls for 2 (1 ounce) packages of Knox gelatin. I could only find 1-ounce boxes that had 4 (0.25 ounce) packets in each one. I bought two boxes because that is equivalent to 2 ounces. As I was opening each of the 8 (0.25 ounce) packets into the cold water I had a feeling it was too much but decided to follow the recipe. Needless to say, it set up so hard it was like rubber!! Such a pretty dessert but should I have only used two of the 0.25 ounce packets? Or any other suggestions on why it would have set up so hard?
Laura says:

I also bought 2 boxes of Knox gelatin containing 8-0.25 oz. packets for a total of 2 oz. and was wondering the same thing. It seemed like a lot. Thankfully I checked the site again to see if there were any comments about this before I made it. I followed your advice and used two 0.25 oz. packets (for a total of 0.5 oz.) and it came out perfectly. Teri, thank you for your comment!
Anonymous says:

I just made the milk mixture and was ready to go to the store for more Gelatin. Good thing I read the comments!!
Nicole says:

Ran into this same issue! Thanks for commenting! I was questioning if its just 2 packets or a full 2 oz. I didn’t want it to fail! Good to know I made the right decision.
L. Kellis says:

Thank you so much! I was just wondering this too!
Judy Hurst says:

I thought this was a great idea and it looked so pretty. BUT, what is the correct amount of unflavored gelatin? Recipe said 2 1-ounce packets. I also bought 2 boxes with 4 .-25 oz and used it all — result was ok, but rubbery. Please indicate if,you,meant just 2 -.25 packets or a full 2 ounces. Thank you!
Momma Cyd says:

The Knox unflavored gelatin comes in .25 ounce packets. You need 2 of them for this recipe. These Jello squares are a little firmer than regular jello. They are so fun for the 4th of July and summer celebrations. Have a great week.
Morgan says:

I really appreciate the comments below and am about to start mine. Should I follow the Jigglers recipe on the box of flavored jello since it matches this recipe more? Your recipe calls for 2 cups of boiling water, but the box calls for that AND 2 more cups of cool water. Thanks for your help!
Holly says:

Turned out perfect! Got lots of compliments on it.