Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels! This fun and colorful treat is perfect for summer festivities, making it an ideal addition to your holiday dessert table. With layers of red and blue gelatin combined with fluffy marshmallows, these pinwheels are not only visually appealing but also a deliciously sweet delight. Easy to make and no baking required, they offer a wonderful opportunity for family bonding as kids can help mix and roll. Whether you serve them at picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, these festive treats are sure to impress guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce package red gelatin (JELL-O Strawberry flavor)
- 1 ounce package blue gelatin (JELL-O Berry Blue flavor)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup warm water (for each layer)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Spray an 8.5 x 11 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- For the red layer: Mix red gelatin with 1/2 cup warm water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1.5 minutes until dissolved. Add 1.5 cups marshmallows, heat until partially melted (about 1 minute), stir until smooth, then cool slightly before pouring into the dish. Refrigerate until set.
- For the blue layer: Repeat the same process using blue gelatin and the remaining marshmallows. Pour over the set red layer and refrigerate until firm.
- Once both layers are set, loosen edges with a knife and invert onto a clean surface. Cut into strips, roll into pinwheels, and insert lollipop sticks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg