Layered and Colorful Jello Party Recipe

The Layered and Colorful Jello Party Recipe is a jiggly, fruity, and vibrant recipe made with all the wonderful colors of the rainbow. Whether you’re looking to impress a crowd of kids or want to add a colorful touch to your dessert table, these rainbow jello cubes scream fun. The best part, it’s so easy to make! 

Congratulations! You are 7 minutes away from this absolutely fun dessert. 

Is it just me or are birthday parties all about the dessert table now? These confectionary tables are a wonderful way to take your party to the next level. But sometimes, we don’t know what to fill them with. 

How many individual desserts can you realistically make ahead of time? You don’t want to get so tired in the kitchen that you aren’t able to work on any other of the birthday things.

Here’s the simple formula for dessert tables: easy recipes combined with a wow factor yield optimal results. And this Rainbow Jello Recipe meets the criteria. 

It’s easy to make and you can include your kids in the preparation. The finger jello requires only a few, easy-to-find ingredients, and goes over really well with birthday party guests (regardless of age). 

You can make these into rainbow jello cups or rainbow jello squares. Either way, they’re sure to bring a smile to your face at your next party. 

If this is your first time making this jello dessert just know that you’ll need to exercise a little patience. You can prepare this dessert the day before to give yourself enough time to prepare it. It can be a bit time-consuming but most of that time is chilling time. The active time for preparing ingredients doesn’t take time at all. 

Why you’ll find the rainbow jello recipe irresistible 

• The rainbow colors are a total crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids alike and the different flavors are fun to eat. 
• The colorful rainbow jello uses simple ingredients to make. 
• Your kids will enjoy making these fun and easy treats with you and cutting into the layered rainbow jello bursting with bright colors. 
• Jello jigglers are the perfect finger food for a Rainbow or Unicorn-themed party, family gatherings, St. Patrick’s Day party, or as part of a fun summer BBQ. 
• The jello flavors can be customized for other holidays and celebrations such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas Day. 

I can’t get enough of these gorgeous rainbow jello cubes!

Key Ingredients to Make the Simple and Colorful Layered Jello: 

• Gelatin: To help your rainbow jello take shape unflavored gelatin creates firmer jello, making it easier to serve and eat with your fingers.
• Cold water: For the jello powder to dissolve in.
• Milk: To make the creamy mixture.
• Sugar: Adds sweetness to the recipe. 
• Sour cream: For that yummy creamy layer
• Dry vanilla: The sweet vanilla flavor adds an extra delicious touch to the white layer. 
• Jello packages: Various boxes of jello to make different colors of the rainbow. 

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make the Layered and Colorful Jello Party Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the gelatin

• In a small bowl combine 2 packages of gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water until all the gelatin is dissolved then set aside.

2: Combine milk with gelatin mix

• Heat 2 cups milk and combine milk and gelatin. Boil in the microwave for 2 minutes.

3: Prepare the sour cream layer

• While milk and gelatin are boiling up, in a separate bowl combine the sugar, sour cream, and dry vanilla.

4: Finish the white layer 

• Combine milk with sour cream mix. This is the whipped part of the layered jello. Keep it warm so it does not stiffen quickly.

5: Transfer the white layer into a dish

• Pour a thin layer into a baking dish or cups. Transfer to the fridge, making sure that the dish is sitting completely flat.

6: Prepare the jello 

• For the jello, follow the package instructions on each box. Start with the first layer then add the second layer once the first one is set. Mix each color as soon as you are ready to put it in your dish. 

7: Let each layer chill before adding the next 

• As soon as each color layer stiffens in the fridge, pour another layer and refrigerate. Alternate the blue layer, yellow layer, purple layer, green layer, and red layer with the creamy white layers until the last layer is done and the dish fills up. 

8: Cut, Serve and enjoy

• Once the jello is completely set, slice into 1-inch squares with a paring knife. Use a small spatula to remove the jello from the pan and serve. Enjoy your colorful and fun treat!

How to store leftover

• Place leftover rainbow jello in an airtight container or cover the serving dish with plastic wrap then place in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Expert Tips 

• You can make the layered rainbow jello overnight so it can firm up and is easy to pick up. 
• Let the layers completely set before adding the next. Pouring hot jello on the layers will cause it to melt making the layers cloudy. 
• To take the rainbow jello squares easily from the baking dish, carefully run hot water over the bottom of the dish for 10-15 seconds. 
• Each layer needs to be set before adding the next, and you need to let the jello cool so hot jello isn’t poured on top of the previous layer, which will cause it to melt and make the layers cloudy. 
• Spray the pan very lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Then take a napkin or paper towel and evenly spread it around. This step helps your jello release more cleanly.
• Prepare the white mixture first so it can begin to cool before adding the jello layers. 

Recipe FAQs

Here are some more great individual-sized party desserts!

• These Sugarless Dough Rogaliki (rugelach) are a classic Slavic staple that’s flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious.
• You can make bakery-style Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Muffins in your own kitchen with this easy recipe!

Other Dessert Options to Try

If you tried this Layered and Colorful Jello Party Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you enjoyed it in the📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!