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Layered Strawberry Jello Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

These Layered Strawberry Jello Cups are a delightful and visually appealing dessert featuring strawberry gelatin layered with a creamy Cool Whip mixture and crumbly shortbread cookies, topped with a fluffy topping of marshmallow fluff, sour cream, and garnished with fresh strawberries. Perfect for a refreshing treat, this no-bake dessert is simple to prepare and impresses with its layers and textures.

Ingredients

Jello Layer

  • 1 Package strawberry Jello (6-Ounce)
  • Water as per package instructions (usually 2 cups total)

Creamy Layer

  • 2 Cups Cool Whip
  • 1 Cup marshmallow fluff
  • ½ Cup sour cream

Cookie Layer

  • 10 shortbread cookies

Garnish

  • 4 strawberries, sliced
  • Shortbread cookie crumbs for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Jello: Prepare the strawberry Jello according to the package instructions, boiling water as required. While preparing, chill your desired serving glasses in the refrigerator.
  2. Cool Jello: Allow the prepared Jello to cool down to room temperature before proceeding to the next step.
  3. Set Glasses at an Angle: Remove glasses from the fridge and position them at a 45-degree angle, resting inside or atop a stable object such as a loaf pan or taco tray, to create angled layers once Jello is poured.
  4. Mix Cool Whip and Jello: Remove 1 cup of the cooled Jello and whisk it together with 1 cup of Cool Whip in a separate bowl until fully combined. Refrigerate this mixture for 2 hours, whisking again if any separation occurs.
  5. Pour Jello into Glasses: Meanwhile, carefully pour the remaining cooled Jello into the angled glasses until filled to the rim. Refrigerate the glasses until the Jello sets, approximately 2 hours.
  6. Add Cookie Crumbs Layer: Once the Jello is set enough to handle, keep the glasses tilted. Crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag and rolling pin. Spoon 2 to 3 spoonfuls of crumbs over the Jello layer in each glass and gently press down to create an even layer. Reserve some crumbs for garnish.
  7. Add Cool Whip Layer: Scoop the chilled Jello and Cool Whip mixture over the cookie crumb layer in each glass. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Stand the glasses upright now as this layer will fully set. Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
  8. Prepare Topping: About 1 hour before serving, whisk together the remaining Cool Whip, marshmallow fluff, and sour cream until smooth. Dollop this mixture on top of each parfait.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish each parfait with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of shortbread cookie crumbs for a beautiful finishing touch.

Notes

  • Chilling the glasses at an angle is key to achieving the layered effect.
  • Make sure to allow the Jello to cool to room temperature before pouring to avoid melting the Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate each layer fully to ensure perfect structure before adding the next layer.
  • Shortbread cookie crumbs can be adjusted for thickness depending on preference.
  • For faster results, chilling times can be shortened slightly but texture may be less firm.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/layered-strawberry-jello-cups-recipe/