Rainbow Popsicle

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This Rainbow Popsicle recipe is the perfect summer treat. If you are looking for a mess-free kid-friendly dessert to make this summer these colorful popsicles are just what you need!

Layers of sweet fruit-flavored gelatin that are frozen make up these drip-free popsicles. Not only are they filled with vibrant colors but they taste amazing with their sweet fruit flavors.

They are an excellent summer treat, and you can make them ahead for cookouts and parties so that you always have something that the kids will enjoy.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Rainbow Popsicles are a fun and colorful way to cool down on hot summer days.
The best part is that they’re super easy to make with just a few ingredients, and the kids will love helping out in the kitchen too!
Plus, they are drip-free so you don’t have to worry about a big mess and sticky kids

🛒Ingredients

boxes of orange, red, lime, blue, and lemon jello on a white background

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this easy recipe. The best part of these popsicles is that you can stock up on these supplies so that you can whip up a batch on hot summer days for a refreshing treat.

blue gelatin mix
green gelatin mix
yellow gelatin mix
orange gelatin mix
red gelatin mix
Water
Ice

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make This Rainbow Popsicle Recipe

Making these bright-colored homemade popsicles is so easy. Just follow the step-by-step directions below and you will beautifully colored and delicious drip-free popsicles in no time at all.

orange gelatin being mixed in a white bowl with a whisk

Step 1: Make the gelatin powders

Using five separate bowls, place a gelatin packet into each bowl. For each packet of jello add 1 cup of boiling water. Whisk until dissolved, then add in 1 cup of ice, continuing to whisk until the ice has fully melted.

Step 2: Fill the molds

Fill each popsicle mold 1/ 5 of the way full. This will vary depending on your molds. My molds took about 2 teaspoons per flavor.

Step 2: Freeze the popsicles

Freeze for about an hour, until fully frozen.

green gelatin being mixed with a whisk in a white bowl

Step 3: Repeat with the remaining layers

Then add the next flavor top, continuing until all flavors have been layered.

Step 4: Freeze again

After the last layer freeze for at least one hour.

Step 5: Enjoy

Remove from molds and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Yogurt: Add a layer of vanilla yogurt between colors for a creamier treat.
Fruit: Add some of your favorite fruit layers to the gelatin for an extra treat.

If you love making homemade popsicles next time give this Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles recipe a try next time.

🥄 Equipment

5 mixing bowls
popsicle mold
spoon or whisk

🥫 Storage

Store these popsicles in the freezer for 1-2 months. I recommend keeping them in the popsicle molds until you are ready to enjoy them.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips to ensure that these turn out perfectly for you every time that you make them.

I recommend making the colors as you do instead of making them all at once.
I like to use a silicone popsicle mold because it seems easier to remove.
If you are having trouble getting the popsicles out of the mold, dip the bottom of the mold into cold water to help release the popsicle.
You will have leftover gelatin. Layer it into some dessert cups in the fridge for a layered gelatin treat.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What blue gelatin should I use?

I like to use either Blue Raspberry or Berry Blue to make these popsicles.

How long does it take these popsicles to freeze?

It takes about one hour after the last layer to freeze these. However, don’t worry they will store well in the freezer so you don’t have to rush.

How do I keep the layers from running together?

To prevent the layers from running together make sure that you allow the layers to freeze for the full hour so that each layer is solid before you add another.

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