Description
These Jello cups with creamy pudding are a colorful, nostalgic dessert featuring fruity gelatin layered with smooth vanilla pudding. Easy to make ahead and fun to customize, they’re perfect for parties or a playful treat anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored gelatin (e.g., strawberry, raspberry, or lime)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Optional: whipped topping, sprinkles, or fruit for garnish
- 6 clear plastic cups or glass jars for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water until fully combined.
- Pour the Jello into 6 serving cups, filling each halfway.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the Jello is set.
- Meanwhile, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Once the Jello is firm, spoon or pipe the pudding over the Jello layer in each cup.
- Refrigerate again until ready to serve.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or fruit if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use different Jello flavors for variety or themed layers.
- Add crushed cookies or graham crackers between layers for texture.
- Swirl a drop of food coloring into the pudding for extra flair.
- Make ahead the night before for easy serving.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days — do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
