Perfect for a party or a baby shower, this Baby Blue Layered Jello is not only fun to make, but it’s fun to eat!
Save your extra jello for these Jello Poke Cupcakes!
If there is one thing that is worth celebrating, it’s the birth of a new baby. (And for once, I’m not talking about the arrival of my little one. As of the time I am writing this post, he still has yet to make his appearance!) But today – along with some of my favorite bloggers – I am celebrating Rachel from Rachel Cooks. We are throwing her a “virtual” baby shower!!
What is a virtual baby shower, you ask? Well, each of us has made a tasty treat to tell Rachel that we are all so excited for her and her baby blue arrival next month. Let me tell you – it has been so fun to be amongst a whole group of pregnant bloggers. I only wish we all lived close to each other so that our little ones could all be friends!!
For my contribution, I thought it would be fun to bring something that not only looks fun, but is fun to eat. I’m definitely not the first one to make layered Jello, but I’ve always wanted to try it and this was the perfect excuse! This fun recipe sounds and looks a lot harder than it actually is. It does take a little bit of time, and you do need to make sure your refrigerator is level. I quickly found out that mine is not, but I was able to level out my dish with a towel. But the payoff is totally worth it!
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Baby Blue Layered Jello
Ingredients
- 4 (3 oz each) packages berry blue Jello
- 4 (2.5 teaspoons each) packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix 1 3-oz package of Jello with 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. (Make sure the shelf is level!)
- Meanwhile, mix the can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup of boiling water.
- In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold water and 2 packages of the unflavored gelatin. Let stand for 2-3 minutes. Add in 1/2 cup boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add the sweetened condensed milk and let the mixture come to room temperature. (If the mixture ever sets up too much during the process, stick it in the microwave for 5-7 seconds to loosen it back up.)
- After the first layer of Jello has set up for 20 minutes, pour 1 cup of the sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly over the layer of Jello. Return to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Repeat the Jello steps above to create another layer of Jello. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Continue to repeat until you have 4 layers of Jello and 3 layers of the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Keep refrigerated until completely set up. Cut into squares or desired shapes for serving.
Ann K says
How did you get these cut so perfectly?
Deborah says
They cut pretty easily, but if you are ever having problems, you can warm your knife before cutting which should make it very easy.
Hayley says
Hey! I was wondering how you got it to look ombré? Will it look that way just by following the recipe you have provided?
Deborah says
The layers are actually the same color – I’m guessing the lighting just made it look ombre. đŸ™‚
Hayley says
Thank you for such a quick response!
Debbie says
Hi, this looks so sweet, how long will it keep? trying to find things to make in advance for a christening
Deborah says
I’m sure you could make it a day ahead of time and it would be just fine.
Sylvia says
How do you make it baby blue color? I followed your recipe exactly but my jello did not turn out baby blue?
Deborah says
@Sylvia, did you use the berry blue jello?
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
I’ve been wanting to try making layered Jell-o for awhile! It is so cute and festive!
Mackenzie {SusieFreakingHomemaker} says
Oh my goodness – these are so stinking cute!!! These are perfect for a baby boy baby shower!!
teresa says
this is so pretty! just perfect for a baby shower!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
LOVE the idea of this. It matches your blog so perfectly đŸ˜€
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
This is such a cute idea and it would be so easy to customize colors!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
oh my gosh this is gorgeous!!!! What a stunning photo.
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
How awesome does this look?! I love this! My mom makes a rainbow jello that is so fun for parties. I love that this is all blue – perfect for the baby shower! đŸ™‚
Anna @ hiddenponies says
SO cool, and incredibly perfect!