Layered Valentines Jello Cups are so fun and easy to make for Valentines Day! All you need is jello and yogurt to make this delicious and simple jello recipe!

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Everyone loves jello and this layered jello recipe is absolutely perfect for Valentines Day! This jello recipe is super easy to make too – you can use any type of red jello that you like – strawberry, raspberry, cherry, etc. To make the other layers, you just combine the jello with yogurt. That’s it!

You can make Valentines Jello in a larger dish, but I love the look of the smaller cups and it is so much easier to serve this way too! The other advantage to using smaller dishes is that each layer of jello sets up really fast which is very helpful when you need to wait for several different layers to set up.

What flavors of jello do you need to make layered jello?

I used cherry, strawberry and raspberry jello to make Layered Valentines Jello Cups because the colors are perfect for Valentines Day and the flavors go together really well, but you can use other flavors if you prefer. There are other red jello flavors that would work well – I’m thinking that black cherry and watermelon would be fabulous! You could even add in grape jello if you wanted to add a little bit of purple to the mix!

I have also made a Rainbow Jello version of this same recipe – the great thing about this recipe is that you can use various flavors of jello to make the perfect dessert for any holiday! You can do red and blue jello for the 4th of July, yellow and orange jello for Halloween (or purple and green!), and red and green jello for Christmas!

How do you make layered jello?

• For each layer, you mix the gelatin with boiling water and then divide the mixture in half. Half of the mixture is then mixed with vanilla yogurt to make the cloudier, lighter colored layers. I prefer to use vanilla yogurt because I like the vanilla flavor and the texture, but you can use plain yogurt or sour cream instead if you prefer! I have used regular yogurt and I’ve also made this jello with Greek yogurt – both work really well. And if you use Greek yogurt, you’re adding a little bit of protein which is an added bonus for any dessert!
• There are also ways to make a completely white layer in between each color by using unflavored gelatin and sweetened condensed milk, but it is much easier to just use part of the flavored Jello that you are already making and I like the different shades of the colors!
• You can skip the cloudier layers in between and just use regular Jello, but many of the flavors of Jello are kind of dark and when you layer them right next to each other, the colors don’t pop out as much and it can be hard to tell that you used different colors!

How long does each layer of jello need to set up?

• Each layer of jello sets up in about 20-30 minutes. The translucent jello layers in this jello recipe set up a little bit faster than the layers that have the yogurt in them.
• The smaller the dish you use and the thinner the layers, the faster the layers will set up. You can make this recipe in an 8X8 pan or a glass bowl, but the larger the layers, the long it will take each layer to set up. I like to use 5 oz. parfait dishes like the ones pictured – then you don’t have to worry about cutting the jello when you serve it!

What are the ingredients in Layered Valentines Jello Cups?

• 3 small boxes (3 oz) Jello – any red flavor that you want!
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
• whipped cream for topping if desired

How do you make Layered Valentines Jello Cups?

1. For each layer, boil 1 cup water (I do this in the microwave) and then add the contents of one flavor of jello. Stir with a fork until the jello is totally dissolved and then divide the mixture in half, saving half in a separate bowl.
2. Add 1/2 cup yogurt to half of the jello mixture and stir until well combined. Pour the yogurt/Jello mixture into your dishes* and then place in the refrigerator in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes or until completely set.
3. Add 3 Tbsp water to the other half of the jello that you reserved. Set aside. As soon as the yogurt layer is set, you can pour the reserved layer on top. Refrigerate again until set.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 with the other flavors of jello. If you use a deeper dish, you can repeat the layers as many times as you want – you’ll just need more jello!
5. I like to put a little bit of whipped cream on top just before serving! Totally optional!

*NOTE: I made eight 5 oz. parfaits with this recipe. If you use a different sized dish, you will still follow the same recipe, but just divide the layers accordingly. 

Also, keep in mind that if you are using a bowl or any type of dish that is smaller at the bottom, you may need to use a little less jello on the bottom layers or they will be a lot thicker than the top layers. If you have extra jello that you don’t use in the bottom layers, you can just put it in another bowl/dish to snack on later! 

Layered Valentines Jello Cups

Layered Valentines Jello Cups are so fun and easy to make for Valentines Day! All you need is jello and yogurt to make this delicious and simple jello recipe!

Ingredients

• 3 small boxes (3 oz) red jello
• 2 cups vanilla yogurt
• whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. For each layer, boil 1 cup water (I do this in the microwave) and then add the contents of one flavor of jello. Stir with a fork until the jello is totally dissolved and then divide the mixture in half, saving half in a separate bowl.

2. Add 1/2 cup yogurt to half of the jello mixture and stir until well combined. Pour the yogurt/Jello mixture into your dishes* and then place in the refrigerator in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes or until completely set.

3. Add 3 Tbsp water to the other half of the jello that you reserved. Set aside. As soon as the yogurt layer is set, you can pour the reserved layer on top. Refrigerate again until set.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 with the other flavors of jello. If you use a deeper dish, you can repeat the layers as many times as you want – you’ll just need more jello!

5. I like to put a little bit of whipped cream on top just before serving! Totally optional!

Recipe Notes

*NOTE: I made eight 5 oz. parfaits with this recipe. If you use a different sized dish, you will still follow the same recipe, but just divide the layers accordingly.

Also, keep in mind that if you are using a bowl or any type of dish that is smaller at the bottom, you may need to use a little less jello on the bottom layers or they will be a lot thicker than the top layers. If you have extra jello that you don’t use in the bottom layers, you can just put it in another bowl/dish to snack on later!

How do you store layered jello cups?

Jello cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you can make them ahead of time!

Are jello cups healthy?

Layered Jello Cups make the perfect dessert, but they are actually pretty low in calories! They are completely gluten-free which is perfect for those with gluten allergies and sensitivities. You can also use sugar-free Jello if you are trying to minimize calories. I have also used Greek yogurt before in the yogurt layers which adds a little bit of protein which makes this little dessert a little bit more nutritious too!

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