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A glass of layered strawberry gelatin dessert, known as strawberry jello cups, is topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, surrounded by whole strawberries. Other similar desserts are visible in the background.
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Strawberry Jello Cups

Layered Strawberry Jello Cups - the most popular jello cups on pinterest! You have to see these! They are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert, kids will love them! Scale them down using smaller cups.
Additional Time11 hours
Total Time11 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jello cups, layered jello, strawberry jello cups
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 boxes Strawberry Jello mix 3 oz each
  • Water
  • 2 cups Cool Whip plus more for topping (about 2 containers)
  • Strawberries to top each parfait

Instructions

Layer 1:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water in a bowl with a packet of strawberry jello mix. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add in one cup of cold water and stir. Evenly divide this mixture among the cups you’ll be using. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.
    5 boxes Strawberry Jello mix, Water

Layer 2:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water in a bowl with a packet of strawberry jello mix. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add in one cup of cold water and stir. Add in 1 cup of cool whip, and stir until mixed. Evenly divide this mixture among the cups you’ll be using, layering on top of the previous jello layer. Separation may occur, causing a lighter and darker layer. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

Layer 3:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water in a bowl with a packet of strawberry jello mix. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add in one cup of cold water and stir. Evenly divide this mixture among the cups you’ll be using. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

Layer 4:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water in a bowl with a packet of strawberry jello mix. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add in one cup of cold water and stir. Add in 1 cup of cool whip, and stir until mixed. Evenly divide this mixture among the cups you’ll be using, layering on top of the previous jello layer. Separation may occur, causing a lighter and darker layer. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.
    2 cups Cool Whip

Layer 5:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water in a bowl with a packet of strawberry jello mix. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add in one cup of cold water and stir. Evenly divide this mixture among the cups you’ll be using. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.
  • Before serving top each parfait with cool whip and a strawberry.
    Strawberries, 2 cups Cool Whip

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Notes

The size of glass you use will determine how much cups you can yield.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg