Rainbow Jell-O Cups
Fun Layered Jell-O in cups for and easy to serve, individual cups! These Rainbow Jell-O Cups with whipped cream on top are the perfect kids treat for summer, after-school or St. Patrick’s Day.
These cute rainbow jello cups are such a fun summer treat that you can easily make! I love refreshing treats that aren’t really heavy and rich. When you go for a swim, you typically don’t want to eat something super rich, but it’s always great to have something a little sweet.
Jello is the perfect little cup of fun to treat yourself! Sure, you could buy the pre-made jello cups at the grocery store, but those are cute rainbows. Plus, homemade jello just tastes better in my opinion. That’s why I make these jell-o jigglers too!
Grab some tasty flavors of jello and get to making this cheerful rainbow treats!
Why You’ll Love Rainbow Jell-O Cups
- Rainbow jell-o cups are such a great themed treat for birthday parties or St. Patrick’s Day parties.
- This is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen! The recipe and process is simple enough for your kids to help out.
- Jello cups are an affordable treat and you can easily make a lot of them all at once! Perfect for large gatherings and parties.
Ingredients for Rainbow Jello Cups
- Jell-O – You’ll need jello flavors for each of the following colors: blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. I love berry blue, lime, yellow, orange, and strawberry or cherry.
- Water – Use purified or filtered water for best results and best flavor!
- Plastic cups – I recommend buying hard plastic disposable cups so that they are a bit more sturdy and hold up better.
- Whipped cream – Either purchase whipped topping or make your own homemade whipped cream to top each cup of rainbow jello.
- Cherries – Buy a jar of maraschino cherries for the perfect finishing touch!
Supplies Needed
How to Make Rainbow Jello
- Before making the jello, make sure you’ve got plenty of space in your fridge for 12 completed jello cups! Then, place 12 clear plastic cups on a baking sheet and set it aside.
- Prepare the blue berry jello according the instructions on the package. I recommend using the speed-set method with ice cubes, it’ll work best for this recipe.
- Transfer the jello to a cup by using a bowl with a spout or a turkey baster. Evenly divide the blue jello between all 12 cups.
- Place the cups in the fridge for an hour, or until set. Then, continue the process with each flavor: lime, lemon, orange, and cherry.
- Once all layers are complete and set, top each cup with whipped cream and a cherry.
How to store leftover Rainbow Jello Cups
Cover each rainbow layered jello cup tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Leave the whipped cream and cherry off until you plan to serve. I do not recommend freezing these jello cups!
Can I put jello in the freezer to set faster?
You can, but you need to watch it closely! Only leave jello in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, then let it finish setting in the fridge if still needs some time to chill. However, for these rainbow jello cups I would only recommend this for the first layer. Don’t put set layers of jello into the freezer.
Pro Tips!
- Add sprinkles to the whipped cream topping for some extra fun! Rainbow sprinkles, glitter sprinkles, or any other favorites would be perfect on these rainbow layered jello cups.
- Don’t rush layering the different colors of jello. I know you want your sweet treat quickly, but if you layer jello on top of a layer that isn’t set, it’ll become a mess!
- If you want to make this sugar-free, you can use all sugar free Jello mixes. It will work just as well and be equally as tasty!
These fun dessert cups are such a cute way to eat Jell-O. Jello is already such a fun food, put it in rainbow form and it just becomes the coolest treat ever!
More Rainbow Recipes You’ll Love
- This Rainbow Layered Cake is really easy to make! A cake made from scratch and homemade frosting, it’s perfectly fluffy, delicious, and pretty.
- If you love bundt cakes, then you’re going to love this Rainbow Bundt Cake. It may look like a normal bundt cake, but cut into it for a wonderful rainbow surprise!
- These Rainbow Cupcakes are a great treat for St. Patricks Day or a rainbow themed party.
- Make these Cake Mix Cookies and add rainbow sprinkles for plenty of pretty color!
Rainbow Jello Cups
Ingredients
- 3 ounces berry blue jello
- 3 ounces lime jello
- 3 ounces lemon jello
- 3 ounces orange jello
- 3 ounces cherry jello
- water
- OPTIONAL: whipped cream or Cool Whip, sprinkles, cherries
Instructions
- Prepare a place in your refrigerator where 12 cups will fit. Place 12 plastic clear cups on a large baking sheet for easy transportation. Set aside.
- Prepare berry blue jello according to the package directions. I recommend the Speed-Set Method with
ice cubes. - Transfer jello to a cup with a spout or use a turkey baster to distribute jello evenly among the 12 clear
plastic cups. - Then place cups in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set to the touch.
- Next, continue this process with the lime, lemon, orange, and cherry layers.
- If you choose, top with whipped cream and sprinkles or a cherry.
Notes
- Add sprinkles to the whipped cream topping for some extra fun! Rainbow sprinkles, glitter sprinkles, or any other favorites would be perfect on these rainbow layered jello cups.
- Don't rush layering the different colors of jello. I know you want your sweet treat quickly, but if you layer jello on top of a layer that isn't set, it'll become a mess!
- If you want to make this sugar-free, you can use all sugar free Jello mixes. It will work just as well and be equally as tasty!
