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Rainbow Jello Cups

March 4, 2016 by Wifeeclectic 19 Comments

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Such a fun rainbow jello treat that is easy to make for a special occasion! The colors can be customized for any occaison to match the color scheme.

Rainbow Jello

We have been making these fun rainbow cups since my sister got married more than a decade ago. Her husband’s family used to make them and they are just so darling that we adopted the tradition. They are really easy to make but they do take quite a bit of set up time, so it is best to make them when you are going to be home all day.
 

You will need:

  • A large tub of sour cream
  • 6 small boxes of Jello in all different colors
  • whipped cream
  • small cups
  • gold coins
 
Dissolve your first box of Jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Separate the Jello in half, into two bowls. Add two tablespoons of cold water to one and then put separate the bowl of Jello that you added the water to, into individual cups. Place the cups flat in the fridge and allow to set for 30 minutes. Make sure the cups are as flat as possible when you put it in the fridge so your layers don’t end up crooked.
 
After 20 minutes, add 1/3 of a cup of sour cream to the other bowl of Jello that has been sitting on your counter. Mix until well combined. I use a whisk to get it really well mixed. After the 30 minutes have passed and the Jello in the fridge has set up, pull the cups of Jello out and pour the bowl of Jello with the sour cream in it over top the set Jello. Place back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
 
 

Repeat until you have all 12 layers. I think it works best to start backwards with the rainbow, doing the darkest colors first.  Serve with a chocolate coin and some whipped cream!

This is pretty darn simple to make and packs a lot of WOW factor!

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Rainbow Jello Cups

Such a fun rainbow treat that is easy to make for a special occasion or a fun holiday! The colors can be customized for any occaison to match the color scheme.
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: dessert, Food, Recipe, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • A large tub of sour cream
  • 6 small boxes of Jello in all different colors
  • whipped cream
  • small cups
  • gold coins

Instructions

  • Dissolve your first box of Jello in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Separate the Jello in half, into two bowls.
  • Add two tablespoons of cold water to one and then put separate the bowl of Jello that you added the water to, into individual cups.
  • Place the cups flat in the fridge and allow to set for 30 minutes.
  • Make sure the cups are as flat as possible when you put it in the fridge so your layers don’t end up crooked.
  • After 20 minutes, add 1/3 of a cup of sour cream to the other bowl of Jello that has been sitting on your counter.
  • Mix until well combined. I use a whisk to get it really well mixed.
  • After the 30 minutes have passed and the Jello in the fridge has set up, pull the cups of Jello out and pour the bowl of Jello with the sour cream in it over top the set Jello.
  • Place back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat until you have all 12 layers.
  • I think it works best to start backwards with the rainbow, doing the darkest colors first.
  • Serve with a chocolate coin and some whipped cream!

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: St. Patrick's Day, Tasty Tuesdays

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Comments

  1. Cindy Gordon says

    March 4, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    Yes, please I'll take one. OKay maybe two 🙂 I love the colors in those! SUPER cute and super yummy!

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  2. Megan McCoig says

    March 4, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Ooh id love to try this. Looks like something anyone would love!

    Reply
  3. Roxanne Ferber says

    March 4, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    So awesome! My kids were just asking me to make a rainbow something for St. Patty's Day. This will be perfect!

    Reply
  4. Vicky @ Mess For Less says

    March 4, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Almost too pretty to eat! These would not only be great for St Patrick's day, but for a kid's rainbow party as well.

    Reply
  5. Kait says

    March 4, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Oh my goodness these are way too cute! They're perfect for St. Patrick's Day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Fatima Lora says

    March 5, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I'm all for jello treats,but I've never had sour cream with Jello. That's interesting.

    Reply
  7. Amber N says

    March 5, 2016 at 1:04 am

    Those look really good! I would love to try these jello treats.

    Reply
  8. Michele says

    March 5, 2016 at 1:47 am

    I love family traditions and all the fun stories of how they came to be. These look so fun!

    Reply
  9. Veronica Pototska says

    March 5, 2016 at 4:16 am

    These cups are full of happiness! Would love to have one of them, they also look delicious

    Reply
  10. Laura - Eye Candy Creative Studio says

    March 5, 2016 at 5:44 am

    these are so creative & what a great treat to have for st. patty's day or perhaps at a rainbow party! The kids would love them.

    Reply
  11. jillconyers says

    March 5, 2016 at 8:53 am

    You're right about the WOW factor. What a fun idea and the colors would be so pretty on a table.

    Reply
  12. Rose Sahetapy says

    March 5, 2016 at 11:35 am

    The colours are so adorable, and the recipe is sound yummy. I think it will be a hit for children party, but also perfect for summmer barbeque dessert.

    Reply
  13. Koninika Patel says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I admire people who are so innovative and creative in the kitchen. Do you post on different food blogs too? And Pinterest these? They look so crafty!

    Reply
  14. Six Time Mommy TEST says

    March 5, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I love the colours. These look amazing. My kids would love these! Anything colourful they are all for. Would love to make these for the fam! – Jeanine

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Pilgrim says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Those look so fun! I love the little coin on top,

    Reply
  16. blythe32 says

    March 5, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Oh my gosh, these are so cute. I love all the colors and the gold coin finish.

    Reply
  17. ana de jesus says

    March 6, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Your rainbow jello cups are the cutest things ever aren't they? I would need to hunt for some veggie gelatine to make these with do you have any ideas?

    Reply
  18. Hannah Adkins says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:55 am

    This is so cute and festive at the same time! I loved that you tucked the little chocolate coin in there. Adorable!

    Reply
  19. Caitlin + Dani says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    This is such a cute idea. Love the little gold coin touch!

    Reply

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