These Strawberry Jello Parfaits are rich and creamy with layers of Jello and strawberry mousse. You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy dessert.
This easy recipe is one of our favorite Jello Desserts. It is perfect for parties or just an after-school snack. The layers make it look extra special but it’s very simple with tons of strawberry flavor.
The fresh berries combined with Jello and the creamy mousse layer taste amazing. Another simple dessert we have been making for years is this Strawberry Fluff Salad.
What's in this post: Strawberry Jello Parfaits
Why We Love This
It is so simple and inexpensive. With only 4 ingredients and one being water, it is effortless to make. Everyone will love the blend of strawberries in every bite.
This no bake recipe is a must try and such a pretty dessert.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Jello. Store brand is fine.
- Water. It needs to be cold.
- Boiling Water. Divided
- Cool Whip. You can use light if desired or Homemade Whipped Cream.
- Strawberries. Cut into thin slices.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Get the berries ready. Wash, dry and slice them.
Step 2. You will need a muffin tray to place the cups in. Insert the plastic cups slanted in the muffin tin. Then place something under the cups so they remain at an angle. I like to use a ball of aluminum foil, but you can use anything you have.
Step 3. Next, use a large pot to boil 2 cups of water. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 boxes of Jello. Add 2 cups of cold water into the mixture.
Step 4. Once combined, pour the jello into the cups until they are 2/3 full.
Step 5. Add 4-5 strawberry slices into the jello before it sets. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to set.
Step 6. Finally, boil 1 cup of water. Remove from heat and mix in the last packet of strawberry jello mix. Add 1 cup of cold water and stir. Let this cool but you do not want it to fully set.
Step 7. Once cool, add 8 ounces of the Cool Whip.
Step 8. Combine until smooth.
Step 9. Place the cupcakes upright. Then divide the strawberry mousse layer into each cup.
Step 10. Place in the fridge to allow the top layer to set. This should take about 1 hour to chill. When ready to serve, use the remaining whipped topping to garnish. Add a dollop of plain cool whip to each cup. Top with fresh strawberries for the perfect dessert.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Wait to add the topping and sliced berries until ready to serve.
Pro Tips
- Allow to set. The first layer needs to be completely set before adding the second layer.
- Layers. You don’t have to slant the cups if you prefer not to. It will still taste the same but without the tilted layers.
- Garnish when serving. Wait to top with the cool whip and berries until ready to serve.
- Berries. Garnish with whole strawberries instead of slices if desired.
- Different variations. Try other flavors of jello and fruit. I love to use raspberry jello and fresh raspberries. Pineapple is also a tasty idea for more easy dessert recipes. Try red and green jello for Christmas.
- Sprinkles. Jazz up the dessert for special occasions with fun sprinkles on top. Pink sprinkles would be pretty for Valentine’s Day for fancy jello desserts.
- Bowls or Cups for serving. We used cups but you can also use small bowls or ramekins.
More Delicious Strawberry Sweet Treats
Everyone will love these easy Strawberry Jello Parfaits. Leave a comment once you try it. I love getting your feedback.
Strawberry Jello Parfaits
Ingredients
- 3 boxes Strawberry Jello 3 ounces each
- 3 Cups Cold Water divided
- 3 Cups Boiling Water divided
- Cool Whip 16 oz, divided
- 2 Cups Strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries. Wash, dry and slice. Set aside.
- Place (8) 9 ounce plastic cups slanted in a muffin tin. You will need to place something under the cups so they remain tilted. I like to use a ball of aluminum foil but you can use anything you have.
- Boil 2 cups of water and remove from the heat. Stir in 2 boxes of Jello. Add 2 cups of cold water into the mixture.
- Pour the jello into the cups until they are approximately 2/3 full.
- Drop 4-5 strawberry slices into the jello before it sets.
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to set for at least 3 hours.
- Boil 1 cup of water. Remove from heat and mix in the last box of jello.
- Then add 1 cup of cold water and stir. Allow the mixture to cool but you do not want it to fully set.
- Once cool, mix in 8 ounces of the Cool Whip. Stir until combined.
- Sit the cups upright. Divide the strawberry mousse layer into each cup.
- Refrigerate until the top layer has fully set. This should take about 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, use the remaining whipped cream to garnish the top of each cup with. You can dollop with a spoon or use a piping bag.
- Top with remaining strawberry slices. Serve and enjoy!
This recipe was so easy and turned out great.