red white + blue stained glass jello shots

the fourth of the july weekend is almost upon us! in perusing patriotic recipes, i came across the usual suspects – the strawberry, blueberry + whipped cream parfaits, the cake decorated with fruit to looks like the american flag, + then i came across red, white + blue stained glass jello shots. hello? major breakthrough on the fourth of july recipe front.

while jello shots usually conjure up images of frat parties, these definitely bring a new level of class to jello shots. let’s be honest – these are never going to be creme brulee or profiteroles. however, they are pretty enough that they could easily attend any fourth of july party. + the flavor? surprisingly good! the condensed milk lends a creaminess that makes them quite tasty + the booze is almost undetectable, which is both wonderful + dangerous. so, if you’re looking for a recipe that will stand out from the ol’ fourth of july regulars, this is definitely for you!

red, white + blue stained glass jello shots

makes a whole lotta jello shots, adapted from the jelly shot test kitchen

ingredients for the red + blue jello

2 cups water
2 envelopes Knox gelatin
2 3 oz. boxes flavored gelatin dessert in red + blue colors
2 cups ice cold vodka or rum, separated (i used vodka)

directions for the red + blue jello

pour water into a small saucepan + sprinkle with gelatin.  allow to soak for a minute of two.  heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved (about 5 minutes)

pour the flavored gelatin powders into two separate bowls.  divide the hot gelatin mixture + add one part to each bowl. stir until dissolved.  let cool for a few minutes, then stir in the liquor. pour into four separate containers to chill.  chill until fully set, several hours or overnight.

ingredients for the creamy gelatin

2 cups water
2 1/2 envelopes Knox gelatin (1/2 envelope is about 1 tsp gelatin powder)
1/2 of a 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

directions for the creamy gelatin

pour water into a medium saucepan + sprinkle with the gelatin.  allow to soak for a minute or two.  heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved (about 5 minutes).

stir in the condensed milk. set mixture aside to cool to room temperature.

remove the colored gelatin from the refrigerator + cut into small blocks.  carefully mix the blocks as desired + place in a 9 x 13 glass or non-reactive metal pan.  return blocks to refrigerator until milk mixture is cool.

once the milk mixture is cooled, divide equally + pour it over the gelatin blocks.  skim off any small bubbles that form. chill until fully set, several hours or overnight.to serve, cut into squares + plate.

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