This rainbow jello is a bright and colorful layered jello dessert! Everyone loves this fun finger jello that tastes like the rainbow and is a crowd-pleasing treat at parties!
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Chill time:: 3 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 4 hourshours
Servings: 20
Ingredients
5(3-ounce) boxesjello, black cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime
5cupshot water, divided
15Tablespoonsice cold water, divided
16ouncecontainer sour cream, divided
Instructions
Place a 9x13-inch glass baking dish in the refrigerator to chill.
In a medium bowl, stir black cherry jello in 1 cup hot water for 1 minute, or until dissolved. Divide in half (about 1/2 cup each) between two liquid measuring cups or bowls. In the first bowl, add 3 Tablespoons cold water and cover with plastic wrap. In the other bowl, add 1/3 cup sour cream and whisk until well combined.
Pour the jello with the sour cream, into the chilled baking dish (tilting gently to spread evenly). Place in the fridge and chill 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove dish from the fridge and pour the second bowl of jello, tilting gently to spread evenly, over the top. Carefully return to the refrigerator and chill 25 to 30 minutes.
Repeat the process with the remaining jello in this order: strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime (on top). Carefully carry each new layer to the fridge, and rotate the pan each time, to keep the layers straight. Refrigerate until firm.
Slice into 20 slices. Serve while chilled.
Notes
Traditional Rainbow Jello Order (use whatever makes you happy):
Black cherry, or black raspberry jello
Blue raspberry jello
Lime jello
Lemon jello
Orange jello
Strawberry or cherry jello
Easy Clean-up: Rinse bowls, whisk, and spoon between each flavor of jello to reduce the amount of dishes.Make ahead: This is the perfect make-ahead dessert. Feel free to make it the day before and let it chill in the fridge overnight.