Lime Jello Parfaits
Lime Jello Parfaits are a refreshing dessert made with layers of lime-flavored gelatin and whipped topping, perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) package lime Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Optional: crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- Optional: lime slices or mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve lime Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup ice cubes. Stir until the gelatin starts to thicken slightly, then remove any remaining ice.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of the gelatin and let cool to room temperature.
- Fold whipped topping into the remaining gelatin until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the creamy gelatin mixture into serving glasses, filling each about halfway. Chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes until partially set.
- Pour the reserved clear gelatin over the creamy layer in each glass. Chill for another 2–3 hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, top with additional whipped topping, crushed cookies, and a slice of lime or mint if desired.
Notes
- Use clear cups or glasses to show off the layered effect.
- You can swap lime Jell-O for any flavor for different variations.
- For added texture, layer with fruit chunks or cookie crumbs between gelatin layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg