Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful Green Jello Parfaits featuring layers of lime gelatin and fluffy whipped cream, garnished with colorful green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy. This no-bake, easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday parties, kid-friendly, and visually festive.
Ingredients
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Gelatin Layer
- 1 package lime gelatin (usually 3 oz)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnishes
- Green sprinkles
- Lime zest
- Crushed green candy
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: Dissolve the lime gelatin powder in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and mix thoroughly. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
- Set the First Gelatin Layer: Pour a thin layer of the prepared gelatin into each parfait glass. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until the layer is just set but not fully firm.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream together with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a fluffy whipped cream.
- Assemble Layers: Add a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin layer in each glass. Repeat the layering process by alternating gelatin and whipped cream until the parfait glasses are filled, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and Chill: Decorate the top with green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy as desired. Keep the parfaits chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- These parfaits are a festive no-bake dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- The dessert is easy to assemble and kid-friendly, making it great for family gatherings.
- For best results, use chilled bowls and beaters for whipping the cream.
- You can substitute the lime gelatin with other green-flavored gelatin if preferred.
- Ensure the gelatin layers are partially set before adding whipped cream to maintain distinct layers.
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
