Taste the Rainbow Jello Recipe
Taste the Rainbow Jello is a vibrant, layered dessert featuring six colorful flavors of jello combined with creamy cool whip. This fun and visually appealing treat is perfect for parties and gatherings, offering a light and refreshing sweet option that delights both kids and adults alike.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Jello Layers
- 3 ounces red jello (cherry or strawberry)
- 3 ounces orange jello
- 3 ounces yellow jello (lemon)
- 3 ounces green jello (lime)
- 3 ounces blue jello
- 3 ounces purple jello (grape)
Cream Layer
- Prepare Bottom Layer: Prepare the purple jello (or your chosen color for the bottom) according to package directions using the quick chill method by adding some ice to speed up setting.
- Pour and Chill First Layer: Pour the prepared purple jello into glasses or a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray, reserving about one third of the liquid jello. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes until the jello is slightly set but still tacky.
- Create Creamy Layer: Mix approximately 1/3 cup of cool whip into the reserved purple jello liquid to create a creamy jello layer.
- Add Creamy Layer: Pour the jello and cool whip mixture gently over the slightly set purple jello layer in the glasses or dish to form a new layer. Refrigerate again to set.
- Repeat for Each Color: Repeat the layering process with the red, orange, yellow, green, and blue jello flavors, alternating plain jello layers and jello mixed with cool whip layers, allowing each to set slightly before adding the next.
- Final Garnish: After the last layer has set completely, top the dessert with additional cool whip and sprinkles if desired for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use quick chill method by adding ice to water before mixing jello to speed up layer setting.
- Allow each layer to set partially to avoid mixing of colors when adding next layer.
- Lightly spray baking dish to help with easy removal of layered jello if serving as a cake.
- This recipe can be served in individual glasses for easy portion control and presentation.
- Customize colors and flavors based on preference or occasion.
Keywords: layered jello dessert, colorful jello, cool whip dessert, party jello, rainbow jello, no-bake dessert