Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Jello Parfaits, featuring layers of zesty lime gelatin and fluffy whipped cream topped with green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy. This no-bake dessert is easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a vibrant, refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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Gelatin Layer

2 cups boiling water
1 package lime gelatin mix (typically 3 oz)
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

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Instructions

Dissolve Gelatin: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the lime gelatin package into 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Then, stir in 2 cups of cold water and mix well. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Set Gelatin Layer: Pour a thin layer of the cooled gelatin mixture into each parfait glass. Place the glasses in the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the gelatin is just set and firm to the touch.
Prepare Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form, indicating the cream holds its shape but is still light and fluffy.
Assemble Parfaits: Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin layer in each glass. Repeat alternating layers of gelatin and whipped cream until the glasses are filled, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream.
Garnish and Serve: Decorate the parfaits with green sprinkles, lime zest, and crushed green candy as desired. Serve chilled for a refreshing and festive dessert.

Notes

These parfaits are a colorful, no-bake dessert ideal for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any festive occasion.
Make sure to let the gelatin cool to room temperature before pouring to avoid melting the whipped cream layers.
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice to the gelatin or whipped cream.
Use chilled bowls and beaters for best results when whipping the cream.
These parfaits can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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