Blueberry Raspberry Gelatin Parfait with Whipped Cream Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A light and refreshing layered dessert combining red and blue gelatin with fresh berries and whipped cream cheese for a festive treat. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs blueberry gelatin mix, raspberry gelatin mix, boiling water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 package (3 oz) blueberry gelatin mix
1 package (3 oz) raspberry gelatin mix
2 cups total boiling water
2 cups total cold water
8 oz, softened cream cheese
1 cup, chilled heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries

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Instructions

Step 1: Dissolve 1 package blueberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in 1 cup cold water. Pour into a 9x9 inch dish and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
Step 2: Dissolve 1 package raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stir in 1 cup cold water, and refrigerate separately for 2 hours until firm.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth.
Step 4: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/3 cup powdered sugar to soft peaks, then fold into the cream cheese until combined.
Step 5: Cut both gelatin layers into 1-inch cubes.
Step 6: In parfait glasses, layer alternating cubes of blueberry and raspberry gelatin with dollops of the whipped cream cheese mixture and scatter 1/4 cup fresh blueberries and raspberries between layers.
Step 7: Repeat layers until glasses are filled, finishing with whipped cream cheese and berries on top. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.