St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits
Add Preferred SourceThese St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits are a fun, festive, and completely no-bake dessert layered with bright green lime gelatin and fluffy whipped cream. They’re a tasty and easy fix for all your Irish celebrations!
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This is one of those recipes that looks super hard but really isn’t. The key is patience, and build your layers refrigerating in between. Start them the day before and let them set up in the fridge overnight, then enjoy!
Ingredients
- Lime gelatin – Any brand will work.
- Boiling water – Best thing to do is have the kettle on standby.
- Ice cold water – Keep the water cold in the fridge. The colder the water, the faster your gelatin sets up.
- Heavy whipping cream – You can use canned whipped cream, which comes already sweetened.
- Powdered sugar – Powdered sugar will dissolve quickly.
- Optional toppings – Green sprinkles, lime zest, crushed green candy
How To Make St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits
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Combine the lime gelatin with the boiling water in a heat-safe bowl and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Add the cold water and stir again, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature so it does not melt the whipped cream during assembly.
Pour a thin layer of the gelatin into the bottom of each parfait glass. Transfer the glasses to the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes, until the gelatin is set but still slightly wobbly.
Beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. The cream should be fluffy but still smooth and spreadable.
Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin. Repeat the layering process with gelatin and whipped cream until the glasses are filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Garnish with green sprinkles, lime zest, or crushed candy. Serve chilled.
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Be patient, letting each layer firm up before adding the next.
- Use clear glasses to show off the layers for the most festive presentation.
- Pipe the whipped cream with a piping bag or zip-top bag for cleaner, more defined layers.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these parfaits well chilled as a dessert for St. Patrick’s Day parties, school events, or family dinners. They also work nicely as a make-ahead treat for buffets since each portion is already assembled and easy to grab.
Storage
Store assembled parfaits covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For the best texture and appearance, add any decorative toppings just before serving. Freezing is not recommended.
St. Patrick’s Day Green Jello Parfaits
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Optional toppings:
- green sprinkles
- lime zest
- crushed green candy
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin by dissolving the lime gelatin in the boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add the cold water and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Pour a thin layer of gelatin into each parfait glass and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until just set.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish as desired and serve chilled.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Be patient, letting each layer firm up before adding the next.
- Use clear glasses to show off the layers for the most festive presentation.
- Pipe the whipped cream with a piping bag or zip-top bag for cleaner, more defined layers.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
