St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Cups Recipe
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive and refreshing dessert cups featuring layers of lime gelatin and whipped cream, topped with colorful green sprinkles, lime zest, or crushed candy for a fun and elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 dessert cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Layer
- 1 box lime gelatin (6 oz / 170 g)
- 2 cups boiling water (480 ml)
- 2 cups cold water (480 ml)
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Optional Toppings
- Green sprinkles
- Lime zest
- Crushed green candy
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin: In a medium bowl, combine the lime gelatin with boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. Add the cold water, mix well, and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Set gelatin base: Pour a thin layer of the cooled gelatin into the bottom of each parfait glass. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until it is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Prepare whipped cream: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Assemble layers: Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream over the set gelatin. Repeat the layering of gelatin and whipped cream until the glasses are filled, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
- Add toppings and chill: Top with green sprinkles, lime zest, or crushed green candy. Serve chilled for a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the gelatin layer is cooled to room temperature before pouring to avoid melting the whipped cream.
- You can customize the toppings based on your preference to add more color or texture.
- Use chilled heavy cream for easier whipping.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon works perfectly for layering the whipped cream.
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