Easy No-Bake Red White Blue Strawberry Watermelon Gelatin Squares
A refreshing, colorful no-bake gelatin dessert featuring layers of strawberry, creamy white, and watermelon gelatin with fresh fruit chunks, perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed small (seedless preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 packet (3 oz or 85g) strawberry gelatin
- 1 packet (3 oz or 85g) watermelon gelatin (or raspberry gelatin if unavailable)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Layer: Dissolve 1 packet of strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and mix well. Let cool to room temperature without setting.
- Prepare the Watermelon Layer: Repeat the same process with the watermelon gelatin packet using 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Set aside to cool.
- Make the White Layer: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Warm gently until melted. Mix in sweetened condensed milk slowly, stirring until smooth. Add lemon juice if using.
- Layering Begins: Pour cooled strawberry gelatin into a 9×13-inch dish, scatter half of the sliced strawberries evenly on top. Refrigerate 30-40 minutes until firm but slightly tacky.
- Add the White Layer: Gently pour the white condensed milk gelatin mixture over the strawberry layer using the back of a spoon. Refrigerate another 30 minutes until set.
- Finish with Watermelon Layer: Pour cooled watermelon gelatin over the white layer, spread cubed watermelon evenly on top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until completely firm.
- Cut and Serve: Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to slice into squares. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh, firm strawberries and seedless watermelon for best texture. Bloom unflavored gelatin before melting to avoid grainy texture. Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon to keep layers distinct. Dip knife in hot water between cuts for clean edges. Refrigerate layers until slightly tacky before adding next layer to prevent mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gelatin square (ap
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no-bake, gelatin squares, strawberry, watermelon, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, red white blue, easy dessert, fruit gelatin