These stained glass jello shots are the perfect way to add a burst of color and fun to your 4th of July celebration. Made with vibrant layers of red, white, and blue gelatin, they not only look festive but also taste delicious. The mosaic-like effect makes them a stunning addition to any party spread, and they’re surprisingly easy to make ahead of time!
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Stained Glass Jello Shots
I think most people would agree that jello shots are fun, right? These stained glass jello shots just take the game to a whole new level. I am a huge fan of stained glass windows and love finding them when traveling. They’re colorful and found in some of the most beautiful cathedrals, castles, and churches around the world.
I do love to try to replicate either dishes from my travels or travel-inspired dishes of my own. These stained glass shots do just that. They add a shot of pizzazz and will bring both the visual and culinary wow factors!
Why You’ll Love These Jello Shots
- Easy to make
- Creamy, sweet flavor
- Can be made kid-friendly
- Visually stunning
Ingredients You’ll Need
Gather these ingredients for these beautiful stained glass jello shots. It may seem like a lot, but remember, the red and blue jello cups are store-bought!
- red jello cups
- blue jello cups
- gelatin packet
- condensed milk
- whipped cream vodka
- cold water
- boiling water
- strawberry extract
- whipped topping
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions.
How to Make Red, White & Blue Jello Shots
Time to make these super festive stained glass jello shots!
- Prepare. Begin by lining up your shot cups on a large plate, platter, or baking sheet (whatever you prefer to make transport easier).
- Remove the tops of all the jello cups and use a small knife to cut vertical lines and then cut again horizontally.
- Dump both the blue and red jello cups into a medium mixing bowl. Use the knife to run through any large chunks that didn’t get cut. You want small chunks. If they’re too big, they don’t fit into the cups as well. Gently fold the jello chunks over each other to mix the colors.
- Fill each cup about ⅔ of the way full. Place back on the surface they were on. When finished, place them in the fridge while working on the next step.
- Make the creamy white. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin and cold water. Stir lightly and leave to sit for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the boiling water over the bloomed gelatin and stir until all of it is dissolved.
- Quickly add the sweetened condensed milk while the mixture is still warm and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the vodka and extract. Stir to combine.
- Complete the cups. Remove the shots from the fridge and slowly pour the white mixture into each cup until it reaches the top. This doesn’t take much.
- Use the handle of a spoon or other utensil and gently place it down the edge all around each cup to allow the white mixture to reach all the way through the jello chunks.
- Place the shots back in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
- Serve. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and patriotic sprinkles and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks – Stained Glass Jello Shots
• To make this a kid-friendly version, leave out the vodka.
• These can be made ahead if needed.
• Store these jello shots in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Want to Change it Up?
If you want to change this recipe up, you have several options. Instead of using store-bought Jell-O, make your own red and blue Jell-O in 9 x 13 dishes. After chilling, cut them into small squares and then mix and match the colors. Make and cool the white condensed milk mixture. Then, pour it evenly over the red and blue squares. Use cookie cutters (stars, flags, etc) to create fun shapes!
To further change it up, use multiple colors of Jell-O for other holidays or just a general, colorful version!
More July 4th Recipes
Red White and Blue Stained Glass Jello Shots
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- diposable shot cups
Ingredients
- 5 red Jello cups 3.25-3.3 ounces each
- 5 blue Jello cups 3.25-3.3 ounces each
- 1 unflavored gelatin packet 0.25 ounces
- 4 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup whipped cream vodka
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ½ cup strawberry extract
- whipped topping optional garnish
- red, white, and blue sprinkles optional garnish
Instructions
- Begin by lining up your shot cups on a large plate, platter, or baking sheet (whatever you prefer to make transport easier).
- Remove the tops of all the jello cups and use a small knife to cut vertical lines and then cut again horizontally.5 red Jello cups, 5 blue Jello cups
- Dump both the blue and red jello cups into a medium mixing bowl. Use the knife to run through any large chunks that didn’t get cut. You want small chunks. If they’re too big, they don’t fit into the cups as well.
- Gently fold the jello chunks over each other to mix the colors.
- Fill each cup about ⅔ of the way full. Place back on the surface they were on. When finished, place them in the fridge while working on the next step.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin and cold water. Stir lightly and leave to sit for about 5 minutes.1 unflavored gelatin packet, ¼ cup cold water
- Pour the boiling water over the bloomed gelatin and stir until all of it is dissolved.¼ cup boiling water
- Quickly add the sweetened condensed milk while the mixture is still warm and stir until fully dissolved.4 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Add the vodka and extract. Stir to combine.½ cup whipped cream vodka, ½ cup strawberry extract
- Remove the shots from the fridge and slowly pour the white mixture into each cup until it reaches the top. This doesn’t take much.
- Use the handle of a spoon or other utensil and gently place it down the edge all around each cup to allow the white mixture to reach all the way through the jello chunks.
- Place the shots back in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
- If desired, garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and patriotic sprinkles and enjoy!whipped topping, red, white, and blue sprinkles
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
