Here’s a patriotic dessert that’s red, white, blue— and jiggly! This super fun take on a flag cake comes to us from the Food Network and is an easy treat that your kids will love to help you make as much as they love eating it. Watch how the Jell-O Layers come together and make it for your 4th of July barbecue!

You’ll Need:

Strawberry Layer
– 8 cups boiling water
– 5 plain gelatin packets
– 4 strawberry gelatin packets
– Sliced strawberries
White Layer
– 3 cups heated sweetened coconut milk
– 3 cups heated unsweetened coconut milk
– 2 cups cold whole milk
– 8 plain gelatin packets
Blue Layer
– 4 1/2 cups boiling water
– 4 blue gelatin packets
– 2 plain gelatin packets
– Whipped cream, in a pastry bag fitted with star tip, for topping
– Blueberries, for garnish

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, be sure to watch the video to see how it all comes together, then head on over to the Food Network for your printable recipe. What do you think of this idea? Is it a fun take on a flag cake, or do you prefer the more traditional version?