Description
4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels are a festive and vibrant treat that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer celebrations. These delightful, no-bake snacks combine colorful layers of red and blue JELL-O with fluffy marshmallows, making them a hit at Independence Day parties, picnics, and family gatherings. Easy to prepare and fun to eat, these pinwheels not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also serve as an eye-catching centerpiece for any celebration. Kids will love helping to make and enjoy these playful desserts, which can be customized with different flavors or decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce package red gelatin (such as JELL-O Gelatin in Strawberry flavor)
- 1 ounce package blue gelatin (such as JELL-O Gelatin in Berry Blue flavor)
- 1 cup warm water (divided into two 1/2 cups)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4” lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Spray an 8.5 x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix red gelatin with 1/2 cup warm water and microwave for 1.5 minutes until dissolved.
- Stir in 1.5 cups miniature marshmallows and microwave again for about 1 minute until melted. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate to set.
- Repeat the process with blue gelatin while the red layer sets.
- Once set, carefully pour the blue layer over the red layer and refrigerate until fully firm.
- Cut into strips, roll into pinwheels, and insert lollipop sticks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg