4th of July Dessert Fireworks Jello Cups
Sparklers and fireworks are a big part of any Fourth of July or any patriotic celebration! Try these Fireworks Jello Cups for your picnics and parties – a fun easy 4th of July Dessert!
Of course, any red white and blue dessert is perfect for any Patriotic Holiday! A few of my favorites {great for kids} were these Watermelon Star Popsicles and this Patriotic Popcorn – so easy to make!
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4th of July Dessert Fireworks Jello Cups
SUPPLIES
Twizzlers | Red, White and Blue Nonpareils | Blue Raspberry Jell-O | Karo Light Corn Syrup | Cool Whip
Before you begin, make sure your Cool Whip is thawed completely and chilled but not frozen.
Make the Jello according to package instructions and pour evenly into cups. One small package made three individual cups. Each dessert cup was a little less than 3/4 of a cup. One small package makes two cups of prepared Jello. Place in the refrigerator to set up.
While the gelatin is setting up get started on the fireworks!
Take one Twizzler and fold it in half and cut into two pieces. You will be able to make two 4th of July desserts out of one Twizzler. Take the first one and peel each Twizzler string about halfway down. Do this to all the halved pieces you need.
Pour some of the Karo Syrup into a small shallow bowl dipping the end of each string of Twizzler into the syrup. Then immediately dip the individual strings into a small dish of red white and blue nonpareils. The Twizzlers tend to get a little soft during this process so I placed them in the fridge for 15 or 20 minutes to firm them up.
Once the Jell0 is set, take a few tablespoons of Cool Whip and top it off. If the Cool Whip is soft consider placing the cups in the refrigerator for a half hour or so. Then sprinkle with nonpareils and place the fireworks in the center.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
I recommend making these the same day as serving. The sprinkles could begin to bleed in the whipped topping if left for more than 12 hours.
4th of July Dessert Fireworks Jello Cups
Ingredients
- Twizzlers
- Red White and Blue Nonpareils
- Blue Raspberry Jell-O or gelatin
- Karo Light Corn Syrup
- Cool Whip
Instructions
- Before you begin, make sure your Cool Whip is thawed completely and chilled but not frozen.
- Make the Jello according to package instructions and pour evenly into cups. One small package made three individual cups. Each dessert cup was a little less than 3/4 of a cup. One small package makes two cups of prepared Jello. Place in the refrigerator to set up.
- While the gelatin is setting up get started on the fireworks!
- Take one Twizzler and fold it in half and cut into two pieces. You will be able to make two 4th of July desserts out of one Twizzler. Take the first one and peel each Twizzler string about halfway down. Do this to all the halved pieces you need.
- Pour some of the Karo Syrup into a small shallow bowl dipping the end of each string of Twizzler into the syrup. Then immediately dip the individual strings into a small dish of red white and blue nonpareils. The Twizzlers tend to get a little soft during this process so I placed them in the fridge for 15 or 20 minutes to firm them up.
- Once the Jell0 is set, take a few tablespoons of Cool Whip and top it off. If the Cool Whip is soft consider placing the cups in the refrigerator for a half hour or so. Then sprinkle with nonpareils and place the fireworks in the center.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- I recommend making these the same day as serving. The sprinkles could begin to bleed in the whipped topping if left for more than 12 hours.
You may also like my other Patriotic Treats!
- Easy Stars and Stripes Patriotic Popcorn
- Star Watermelon Popsicles
- Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
- Red, White and Blue Drink
- Fireworks Pretzel Sticks
- 20+ Fourth of July Desserts
- Frozen Yogurt Stars with Granola
- Star Fresh Fruit Ice Cubes
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Hey Susan these are really creative and thanks for posting in advance so I have time to go get the jello, twizzlers, sprinklers and whipping cream. Very simple ingredients and looks fantastic!
This is such a cute idea and I love how easy it is! I always love it when you share your fun recipes with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
So cute and festive! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share.
These are very cute, my kids would love them! Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy LInk Party!
So festive and I love how cute it is. Thanks for linking this yumminess to the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday!
What a fun treat for the kids. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week.
Wow, such a cute idea. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again this week.