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    Layered Finger Jello Recipe (Layered Jello)

    11/10/2022 by Anna Leave a Comment

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    Amish Layered Jello Recipe

    Layered finger jello is a delicious and fun snack for any party! I mean who doesn't like finger jello? It's jiggly, squishy, and so much fun to eat.

    And when you create layers of different flavors, it looks cool and tastes amazing! Making it a favorite with kids and adults alike.

    layered finger jello stack

    Festive Party Jello

    You can create festive layered jello for any occasion by using different colors and choosing whatever flavors you like.

    The middle layer is made with sour cream, milk, sugar, and unflavored gelatin. So it's your white layer. Then you can add the other two colors. Or feel free to add even more layers, if desired.

    Make red, white, and blue finger jello for a 4th of July party.

    Use red and green to create a lovely and festive Christmas layered finger jello.

    Or add your birthday party-themed colors for a fun birthday treat.

    No matter what colors you use or where you serve this three-layer jello, it will be a hit with everyone.

    Christmas Treats

    Every Christmas, when I was with the New Order Amish youth group (in PA), we went Christmas caroling. We all bundled up and went on a hayride with a tractor and wagon.

    We picked an area and went around to homes of the elderly, sick, or families that lost loved ones, etc. And we sang a few old-fashioned Christmas carols at each of those homes and left them with some Christmas treats.

    (One year we made lots of plates of this delicious layered finger jello to pass out. And everyone seemed to love it. So here's another idea for layered jello.)

    It always was a fun and festive night, and sometimes we barely kept ourselves from freezing. But then we went to someone's home afterward for hot chocolate and treats, and got all warmed up again before we had to head home with the horse and buggy.

    ingredients to make this recipe

    Layered Jello with Sour Cream

    There are lots of layered jello recipes that have sweetened condensed milk in the middle part.

    But for some reason, I am not a big fan of sweetened condensed milk. It tastes too artificial and weirdly sweet.

    So I prefer this recipe for layered jello with sour cream. It's one of those fun snacks that I can't stop eating.

    And you will also find that the colored layers in this Amish recipe are made with only flavored gelatin and water. Some finger jello recipes include unflavored gelatin, which tends to give it a bit of a rubbery texture.

    But these jello squares are very soft, yet firm enough to hold, making them completely irresistible.

    red jello in a bowl, green jello in 9x13" pan.
    middle layer made in saucepan and gelatin in a cup

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    How to Make 3-Layered Jello

    This easy layered finger jello is not hard to make. Although you will need to let each layer set in the fridge for about a half hour before adding the next layer so that the layers don't just run together.

    However, it is best to add the next layer before the previous one is completely set because the layers will stick together better.

    I start out by boiling enough water for both colored layers. Add the colored jellos to separate bowls and stir in the boiling water until dissolved.

    Pour one of the jello flavors into a 9 x 13" pan and refrigerate. (Make sure your pan sits level.) And set your timer for about 30 minutes.

    Place the other jello bowl into the fridge to cool, but make sure you remove it from the fridge before it starts to gel.

    Since you will need to bring the milk to boiling and then give it time to cool, you want to immediately start the middle layer.

    Whenever I have made this, it only took about 30 minutes for the first layer to chill, and then you add the next layer.

    Beings the next layer (the white layer) is already cooled before adding it, it will only take about 20 minutes for it to set enough to add the top layer.

    stack of layered finger jello on plate

    Holiday Finger Food

    I like to cut my finger jello into small squares (about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches). And you may need a mini serving spatula to remove these from the pan.

    But this fun layered jello is a great idea for taking to parties.

    And if you're having a big party, you may need to double the recipe and make two pans. Because these cute jello squares seem to disappear quickly.

    I hope you try this recipe and love these festive treats as much as we do. Let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear from you.

    More Amish Holiday Snacks

    The Best Caramel Popcorn Recipe

    Homemade Rice Krispy Peanut Butter Balls

    Creamy Caramel Apple Dip

    Sand Tart Cookies Recipe

    Date and Nut Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

    And maybe you'd also like to try another Christmas layered jello recipe for ribbon salad.

    layered finger jello stack

    Layered Finger Jello (Amish Recipe)

    Layered finger jello is a fun and festive treat for holiday or birthday parties. It's a hit with kids and adults alike. Change up the colors for any occasion.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Chill 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Amish
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Bottom Layer:

    • 2 (3 oz.) boxes Jello of choice, or 1 (6 oz.) box
    • 1 3/4 c. boiling water

    Middle Layer:

    • 1 c. milk
    • 1/2 c. sugar
    • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (scant 1 Tbsp.)
    • 1/4 c. cold water
    • 1 c. sour cream
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

    Top Layer:

    • 2 (3 oz.) boxes Jello of choice, or 1 (6 oz.) box
    • 1 3/4 c. boiling water

    Instructions
     

    • Boil water.
    • Place each flavor of jello in a separate bowl. Add 1 3/4 cups of boiling water to each bowl. Stir until dissolved.
      2 (3 oz.) boxes Jello of choice, or 1 (6 oz.) box, 1 3/4 c. boiling water, 2 (3 oz.) boxes Jello of choice, or 1 (6 oz.) box, 1 3/4 c. boiling water
    • Pour your bottom layer of jello into a 9x13" pan. Place it into the refrigerator, making sure it sits level, and set a timer for about 25 - 30 minutes.
    • Place the jello for the top layer into the fridge to cool but make sure that you remove it from the fridge before it starts to set.

    For the middle layer:

    • Place the milk into a saucepan and sprinkle the sugar over the top. Do not stir. Bring to a boil.
      1 c. milk, 1/2 c. sugar
    • Add the unflavored gelatin to the cold water and stir. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
      1 envelope unflavored gelatin (scant 1 Tbsp.), 1/4 c. cold water
    • When the milk comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and add the dissolved unflavored gelatin, sour cream, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
      1 c. sour cream, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • Place it into the fridge or set it in a bowl of ice water to cool.
    • Pour the cooled (but still liquid) white layer over the bottom layer once it has set. Refrigerate and set a timer for about 20 - 25 minutes.
    • Pour the second layer of jello over the top and refrigerate until firm.
    • Cut into little squares and serve.
    • Refrigerate for up to five days. (It may be ok even longer, but mine never lasts long enough to see how long it would take for it to go bad. ☺)

    Notes

    Use any flavor of jello combination that you like. In the photos, I used lime and cherry.
    When you pour the hot jello for the bottom layer into the pan, it needs to be refrigerated for about 30 minutes to set. And the next layer (beings it's already cooled) takes only about 20 - 25 minutes.
    You want the previous layer to be set before adding another one. But if you let it set too long, the layers won't hang together as well. That's why I suggest setting a timer to remind yourself that it's time to add the next layer.
    Cut the finger jello into any size pieces that you desire. But it does look beautiful when cut into small squares (approx. 1 1/4 ") and arranged on a platter. Use a mini serving spatula to carefully remove each square.
    *Nutrition is approximate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 32mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.02mg
    Keyword Layered finger jello recipe, Three layer jello with sour cream
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