Rainbow Jell-O Cups
Colorful Rainbow Jell-O Cups layered in clear cups with berry blue, lime, lemon, orange, and cherry gelatin, then topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Easy to prep for parties or St. Patrick’s Day, and great make-ahead treats kids love.
I love refreshing treats that aren’t really heavy and rich and these cute rainbow Jell-o cups are such a fun summer treat that is simple to make. 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.
Jell-O is the perfect little cup of fun to treat yourself! Sure, you could buy the pre-made Jell-O cups at the grocery store, but these are adorable little rainbows. We sure love a Jell-O treat in our house so I make these Jell-O Jigglers often, too!
Grab some tasty flavors of Jell-O and get to making this cheerful rainbow treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 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 and layering the colors is so fun.
- 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. 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.
- Water – Use purified or filtered water for best results and the best flavor.
- Plastic cups – I recommend buying hard plastic disposable cups so that they 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.
- Additional toppings – Sprinkles are also a super fun way to enjoy these Jello cups whether you are celebrating something special or just enjoying a sweet treat.
How To Make Rainbow Jell-O Cups
- Prepare the blue berry Jello according the instructions on the package.
- 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.
Can I Put Jello In The Freezer To Set Faster?
You can, but you need to watch it closely! Only leave Jell-o 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
- 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!
- Before making the Jello, make sure you’ve got plenty of space in your fridge for 12 completed Jello cups!
- I recommend using the speed-set method with ice cubes, it’ll work best for this recipe.
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!
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
- Whipped cream optional
- Maraschino cherries optional
- Sprinkles optional
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.
- Transfer Jello to a cup with a spout or use a turkey baster to distribute Jello evenly among the 12 clear plastic cups.
- Place cups in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set to the touch.
- Continue this process with the lime, lemon, orange, and cherry layers.
- If you choose, top with whipped cream and sprinkles or a cherry before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Storage
Cover each rainbow layered Jello cup tightly with plastic wrap and store 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!
More Great Rainbow Recipes
- My Rainbow Layered Cake is really easy to make from scratch with 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. Rainbow candies held up by blue frosting clouds, they’re truly adorable!
- Make these Cake Mix Cookies and add rainbow sprinkles for plenty of pretty color. You only need 4 ingredients and less than 15 minutes, so these are great to make at the last minute.
