Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful Green Jello Parfaits featuring layers of lime gelatin and fluffy whipped cream, topped with festive green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy. This no-bake, easy-to-assemble dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings and kid-friendly fun.
Ingredients
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Gelatin Layer
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 package lime gelatin (3 oz)
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish
- Green sprinkles
- Lime zest
- Crushed green candy
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: Dissolve the lime gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and mix well. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Set First Gelatin Layer: Pour a thin layer of the cooled gelatin mixture into each parfait glass. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the gelatin is just set.
- Make Whipped Cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
- Layer Parfaits: Add a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin in each glass. Repeat alternating layers of gelatin and whipped cream until the glasses are filled, finishing with a final whipped cream layer on top.
- Garnish and Chill: Decorate the top layer with green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy for a festive finishing touch. Serve chilled.
Notes
- These parfaits are a no-bake, kid-friendly dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- You can substitute the lime gelatin with any green flavored gelatin for variation.
- To make whipped cream more stable, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a stabilizer like gelatin or cream of tartar while whipping.
- For a lighter alternative, use reduced-fat whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg
