Are you hosting or attending a picnic or barbeque for Fourth of July? If so, you are probably looking for a fun yet frugal dish to prepare. Try this treat:
Patriotic Parfait
Ingredients:
- 1 box of red Jell-O
- 1 box of blue Jell-O
- 1 – 8 oz. container of Cool Whip
*For greater savings, opt for gelatin and non-dairy whipped topping in your favorite house brand.
Directions:
Prepare red and blue gelatin in separate bowls, following the directions on the package. Once the gelatin is firm, add a layer of red gelatin, followed by whipped topping, and then blue gelatin into a large, clear serving dish. Repeat until all gelatin and topping is used.
*Note: Gelatin doesn’t always turn out well for everybody. To make sure it does, these tips are important.
- Measure carefully.
- Make sure the water is hot enough to thoroughly dissolve the gelatin mix.
- Continue stirring until the mix is completely dissolved.
- Make sure to chill long enough to gel appropriately before serving.
Variations:
1) If you prefer, you can add all of the red gelatin, then the whipped topping (reserving a dollop to garnish the top), then all blue gelatin, instead of making additional layers. You can also start with blue and end with red if you like.
2) You can make smaller separate parfaits in clear bowls or wide glasses if desired, instead of serving one large parfait.
3) You can easily double the recipe as needed.
4) Garnish with sprinkles or a couple of fanned strawberries if desired.