These super easy and delicious Jello Jigglers recipe is a perfect summer time dessert! You can make them in your favorite colors or make them patriotic-themed like I did here for Memorial Day and 4th of July!
I love when the seasons change and I get to make all new types of desserts. I’ve been waiting for summer to make all of my fruity, refreshing desserts and I’m so excited the summer weather seems to finally be here!
The summer dessert I’m going to make is my Jello Jigglers. They are fun, easy and really bring back memories of my childhood. Did you love jello when you were a kid, too?
My Jello Jigglers recipe is very simple to make and can be made in pretty much any jello flavor. For this recipe, I chose to go with a red white and blue theme (perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July!). Later, I’ll give you a few more flavor ideas that will keep this summer treat exciting and tasty all summer long! So keep on reading!
Tools and Ingredients for Jello Jigglers
Summer is all about having fun, being outside and just enjoying the warm weather. You don’t want to be stuck in your kitchen making complicated recipes! That is just another reason why I love making jello jigglers- they are so simple! You can make this entire jell-o jigglers recipe in just 5 minutes!
Here is a quick look at what you will need to grab at the grocery store to make these Jello Jigglers recipe:
- Jell-o– Choose any flavor you’d like! You can even use sugar free jello if needed. For my red, white and blue jello, I used berry blue flavor and raspberry. Strawberry or cherry jello will work too!
- unflavored gelatin– Unflavored gelatin is what will make this jello extra jiggly. It will also help the jello be more firm, allowing it to slice easily and hold it’s shape.
- boiling water– Boiling water dissolves the jello completely. You want to be sure all the jello and gelatin are completely dissolved.
- whipped cream– White whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch for this jello jigglers recipe. It not only adds a creamy flavor, but also makes the jello look picture perfect.
- sprinkles– Sprinkles are always a good idea for summer desserts. I mentioned before that jello jigglers remind me of summers as a kid and sprinkles do the same. We all remember ice cream and desserts covered with sprinkles in the summer. So for me, sprinkles are required!
You will also need a large bowl and a spoon to mix the ingredients together. An 8×8 inch square pan. If you are making multiple flavors, you will need extra 8×8 inch pans but you can rinse and reuse the same large bowl.
Jell-o Jigglers Recipe
Easy summer desserts are the best. This jell-o jigglers recipe is as easy as it gets. Here is what you need to do:
1. Boil the water either on the stove or in the microwave.
2. Mix the jello and gelatin in a large bowl and then add the hot water to the bowl.
3. Whisk the jello into the water to dissolve it completely.
4. Pour the jello mix into the 8×8 inch square pan and then place the pan in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
5. Use a sharp knife to cut the jello into cubes.
6. Add the jello cubes to glasses, alternating colors.
7. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles then enjoy cold!
Simple enough! It is so easy to double or triple this recipe too – making enough to serve a whole summer party of people!
Jello Jigglers Recipe: Flavor Ideas
For this recipe, I made patriotic jello jigglers for the 4th of July so I used red and white and blue. But you can definitely make them all in different flavor combinations.
Here are a few of my favorites, all of which taste great and also look very pretty in a glass.
- Lemon jello and lime jello
- Pineapple and mango jello
- Watermelon and lime jello
- Blueberry, strawberry and raspberry
- Peach and blackberry jello
- Melon and black cherry
Do you have a favorite combination of jello? Send a pic or leave a comment below! I always want to know the most summery, tasty jell-o jigglers recipe!
Jello jigglers remind me so much of summer. They are such a fun, easy and light dessert that everyone loves. Give my jello jigglers recipe a try for your next BBQ or just for a family treat during the week. I know they will put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
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More fun and yummy summer desserts to try!
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Strawberry Slushie Recipe
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Easy Jello Jigglers Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours chill time in the fridge
- Total Time: 35 minute
- Yield: 32-36 squares 1x
Description
These super easy and delicious Jello Jigglers recipe is a perfect summer time dessert! You can make them in your favorite colors or make them patriotic-themed like I did here for the 4th of July!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 small (3 oz each) jello, your favorite flavor
- 1 box – 4 envelopes (1 oz each) unflavored gelatin
- 4 ½ cups boiling water
Serving, optional
- whipped topping or whip cream
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Set out a square 8×8 inch pan
- Heat water to boiling, either in the microwave or on the stove
- In a large bowl, whisk together the jello and unflavored gelatin
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the jello mixture and stir 2-3 minutes until completely dissolved
- Pour into pan
- Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set
- Repeat with additional flavors if desired
- Cut into squares or shapes and serve
- Store leftovers in refrigerator
Serving, optional
- Layer jello squares in glass
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkles if you like
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I have to try your recipe as it’s been years since my kids tried jello. I loved it as a kid and want to try for our July 4th family picnic. Thank You!
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love how they look and so easy to make.. love the presentation as well
These are so cute and look easy enough! Definitely going to try this for our 4th of July party!
These are so cute, and I bet they taste great! Perfect for 4th of July celebrations 🙂
I’ve been a while since I last ate nor made Jello and this would be great for the 4th of July celebration.
This would be a great recipe to add to the 4th of July collection. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Jell-O has been my snack after I underwent a procedure, and this is an awesome color ideas to have them!
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What a fun idea! I haven’t made Jello in so long. This would be a nice easy treat for the kids.
These are always such a hit with my kids! So fun!
This brings me back to my childhood. I am making these for my own kids.
Wow! This looks good and perfect for the 4th of July. Will surely add this to our menu. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Thanks for the recipe, I love the website update too!
I remember making Jello Jigglers for my kids, but it has been forever since we’ve had them. I’ll have to make some for my granddaughter this summer.
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That’s such a fun dessert for kids. Mine would to try love them!!
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They look amazing and my family will go crazy over it! How cute they are!
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Hhhhmmmm….alright then! Thank you for sharing these variations. I would love to try out the watermelon and lime jello!
Wow, this is so good and I love the colors on this dessert. I’m going to save this and try it. Thank you for sharing!
Wow! These are so cute and it looks absolutely delicious! My kids would love this for sure!
Thanks for this recipe. I’ve been trying to find a enjoyable kitchen activity to do with my kids and this is perfect.
I haven’t had jello jugglers since I was a teenager. We used to love them too. My mom would also use apple juice on occasion instead of the water.
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Oh, I love this recipe! It looks so delish and I’m sure the kids will love this.
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It’s been so long since I’ve had Jello. This looks like a great way to reintroduce it to the family
Made your awesome jigglers for my kids. They couldn’t stop laughing and enjoying this great dessert, thanks!
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I have not made jello in a long time. I need to make these for my boys.
This looks like such a cute and festive dessert, I bet my family would love to try this out!
This looks like a tasty dessert. I will have to make it over the summer.