Happy 4th of July!
After stuffing our faces with barbecued meats, potato salad, corn on the cob, deviled eggs, jalapeno cornbread, etc. I decided we should go light in the dessert department. So, I created these as a guilt-free dessert for our BBQ by using the low calorie versions of jello. They are really satisfying and the coconut layer gives it extra texture and flavor. Yummy!
| Red, White & Blue Jello Stars |
Recipe Type: dessert, 4th of July dessert
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Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 2 mins
Total time: 47 mins
These are the perfect 4th of July dessert. Easy to prepare a day or two ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 1 package Cherry Jello
- 1 package Blueberry Jello
- 2 packages unflavored gelatin
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cup coconut milk (I used low fat)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- In 2 separate small bowls, prepare the cherry and blueberry jello according to package directions for Jigglers (which requires less water and results in a firmer jello).
- Set aside.
- In another small bowl add the unflavored gelatin, sugar and boiling water.
- Stir to dissolve completely.
- Add the coconut milk and shredded coconut.
- Set aside.
- Place your jello molds on a baking tray, makes it much easier to put them in the fridge.
- Fill each mold 1/3 of the way up with the color that you want to show on top.
- Put tray in the fridge to set first layer, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once first color jello is set, pour the next desired color 1/3 of the way.
- Place in fridge to set, another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the second color jello is set, pour the final color to top.
- Chill until totally set (about 3 hours).
- To unmold the jello just set it in a bowl of warm/hot water for a moment and then invert onto serving plate. Don’t leave it in the water too long or the jello will start to melt.
- Garnish as desired.
Enjoy!!
How patriotically beautiful! Looks delicious.