Layered Gelatin Berry Parfait

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A visually stunning dessert combining red and blue gelatin layers with fresh berries and a whipped cream cheese blend for a patriotic celebration. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs strawberry gelatin mix, blueberry gelatin mix, boiling water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, dissolve 3 oz strawberry gelatin mix into 2 cups boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water and pour into six 8-ounce glasses, filling each about one-third full. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set but slightly tacky.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, dissolve 3 oz blueberry gelatin mix in 2 cups boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup cold water and refrigerate separately until set.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup whipping cream to soft peaks, then fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Step 4: Once the strawberry gelatin layer is set, spoon a layer of the cream cheese mixture (about 2 tbsp per glass) evenly over each glass.
  5. Step 5: Gently pour the blue gelatin layer over the cream cheese layer, filling the glasses to the top. Refrigerate again until fully set, about 2 hours.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, top each parfait with 1 tbsp diced fresh strawberries and 1 tbsp fresh blueberries for a festive finish.

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