4th of July 7 Layer Jell-O

Looking for the perfect dish to bring to a 4th of July Party on a hot Summer day? Well, this spin on the rainbow 7 Layer Jell-O recipe will be a huge hit. By making this creamy and fruity gelatin dish with festive colors, it will be an amazing addition to any patriotic celebration.

This recipe is very easy to follow as I have included images and a step by step breakdown. Since there are 7 layers, patience is key. This is because each layer needs to form before adding. Follow each step in its entirety and you will have show stopping dessert!

This recipe is different than others because it not only is allows the chef to use flavors and colors that are meaningful to the event and it doesn't always have to be the classic rainbow colors.

Note: This recipe will take about half a day to complete and must be refrigerated overnight before serving.

• 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
• 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
• 2 package (3 ounces) blue raspberry gelatin
• 4 cups boiling water, divided
• 2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Measuring Cups
• 2 Pitchers or Bowls
• Saucepan
• Medium Pot
• Wooden Spoon

• In a bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir.
• Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand for 1 minute.
• Stir in milk and sugar.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved.

• Remove the gelatin mixture from heat.
• Whisk in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
• Combine the gelatin mixture and the vanilla sour cream
  • Disclaimer: Add the sour cream in a couple scoops at a time to prevent it from curding. Please visit this article to learn more about why sour cream curds when added to a hot mixture. https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-keep-sour-cre...
• Spoon 1-2/3 cups creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored layer.
• Chill until set but not firm

• In a bowl, dissolve blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir.
• Pour on top of a creamy gelatin mixture 13-in. x 9-in; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• Using the same mixture that was made in Steps 3 & 4, pour the creamy gelatin mixture on top of the Blue Raspberry Jell-o 13-in. x 9-in; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir.
• Pour on top of a creamy gelatin mixture 13-in. x 9-in; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• Using the same mixture that was made in Steps 3 & 4, pour the creamy gelatin mixture on top the Cherry Jell-o 13-in. x 9-in; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• In a bowl, dissolve Blue Raspberry in 1 cup boiling water.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir.
• Pour on top of a creamy gelatin mixture 13-in. x 9-in; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes.

• Refrigerate overnight to ensure it is fully set

• Cut intro 2x2 squares and serve on a plate