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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Lucky Rainbow Jello



We don't usually do much around our house to "celebrate" St. Patrick's Day... but I figure that any day I can eat something rainbow colored, with a chocolate coin on top is a good day in my book!

I've posted Rainbow Jello before, in fact it's one of my favorite (and most popular) posts.  This is simply a mini version, dressed up for St. Patrick's Day with a chocolate gold coin.   

~ How to Make Rainbow Jello ~

You'll need 1 small box of jello in each color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).
1 large container of cool whip (you may use sour cream or yogurt in place of the cool whip). 

You might notice I skipped yellow for these because I wasn't sure I'd be able to fit 6 colors in these small glasses.  The glasses shown are 5 oz. juice glasses, you'll have to make adjustments as needed depending on the size of glasses you use.

Follow these directions for each layer...
Chose the color you want on the bottom (in this case purple).  Dissolve jello as directed on the box using the "quick chill" method (which includes some ice).  Once dissolved, pour the liquid into your glasses, reserving about 1/3 of the jello liquid.  Put all of the glasses in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, until jello is slightly set.  Mix about 1/3 cup cool whip (sour cream or yogurt) into the remaining jello liquid.  Pour cool whip/jello mixture on top of partially set first layer.  Place all cups in the refrigerator and allow to set (at least 15-30 minutes) while you mix the next color.   

Repeat process with each color, allowing each layer to set 15-30 minutes before adding another layer.  The total process will take several hours. 

Top the finished rainbow jello with a dollop of cool whip, or whipped cream and add a chocolate gold coin.   



 Have a sweet and colorful week! 

37 comments:

  1. Such a cute idea. My kids went nuts seeing the photos.

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  2. We had this at our wedding shower some 27 years ago and how the recipe has changed (for the better and easier). The recipe that our family has is not with Cool-Whip except for the very top layer and the layers in between were sour cream and clear gelatin. Obviously, not quite as tasty as the revamped recipe!!! Thanks for sharing, I will be "updating" my files! LOL!

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  3. Where did you get the chocolate gold coins?

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  4. SUPER CUTE!!!! Wish I wasn't busy that weekend or I would so make these! I guess I'll have to wait until next year.

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  5. actually this is not Adia - this is amy.

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  6. Mmmmmm. This looks great. I usually do like to do something for St. Patrick's Day. Perhaps I will give this a try. I love you.

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  7. Oh, these are just way too cute! Definitely making these for St Pattys Day.

    One question, after pouring the jello/cool whip mixture on top of the jello layer, do the glasses go back to the fridge or do I pour in the new color jello?

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  8. Geez, i love anything rainbow. This is so adorable.

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  9. What is cool whip? It's not available in the UK so could you use heavy cream instead?

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    1. Billie QuintanillaMarch 16, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      Just whip it stiff and add a little sugar. I was raised on a farm with cow mild and we'd skim the cream off the top and put a dollop on top of cereal, or make whipped cream out of it. Actually REAL whipped cream tastes better than Cool Whip, just not as handy as Cool Whip, which is non-dairy. Actually, I put a little heavy cream, which I always have in my refrigerator, in my scrambled eggs, too; it doesn't seep water into the plate or bowl that way, like it does when you use milk, and they are fluffier and tastier, too.

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  10. STOP IT!

    JUST STOP IT!!!!!!

    I wish this was my idea because it is FABULOUS.

    And I will make it.
    I do everything you do.
    I want to be you :-)

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  11. What a wonderfully cute idea! And, beautiful presentation :)

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  12. How cute! What a fun spin on your original :)

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  13. These are stunning! What a cute selection of colours.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  14. You always have the best ideas, love it!!!

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  15. Although, it is time consuming, it is so worth it. They are beauties.

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  16. wow those are pretty and would be fun for our home school. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. I tried making rainbow jello once.. it was NOT pretty. Maybe if I tried smaller glasses it would be easier?

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  18. These are so awesome - what a great idea!

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  19. I love these, Glory! The gold coin on top really seals the deal.

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  20. thank you for making this much more approachable!! I'm gonna try this, this week!!!

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  21. These are so adorable. My moms birthday is St. Patrick's Day so I've been looking for cute food ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. A showstopper! What a fun treat to dig your spoon into!

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  23. Wow! This is so creative, with the different colors and the coin-like chocolate! It looks so tasty that you want to grab a bite of it when you see it! Haha!

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  24. My daughter's birthday theme this year is ''rainbows'' I LOVE your jello rainbow!

    Do you think you could share it over at The DIY Dreamer :) It would make my day :)
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-6.html

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  25. adorable Glory!!

    Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin It! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2012/st-patricks-day-recipes/

    Have a great weekend!

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  26. Just stopping by to let you know that I've featured your craft on Family Fun Crafts! You can see it here:
    http://funfamilycrafts.com/lucky-rainbow-jell-o/

    If you have other kid friendly crafts, I'd love it if you would submit them. :) If you would like to display a
    featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.

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