Description
4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels are a festive and colorful treat that will add sweetness to your Independence Day celebrations. These no-bake snacks feature layers of vibrant red and blue gelatin, combined with fluffy marshmallows, making them not only delicious but visually appealing. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or family picnics, these fun pinwheels will surely be a hit with kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make for a delightful dessert that captures the spirit of the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce package red gelatin (e.g., JELL-O Strawberry)
- 1 ounce package blue gelatin (e.g., JELL-O Berry Blue)
- 1 cup warm water (divided into two 1/2 cups)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows (divided)
- 4-inch 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; microwave for 1.5 minutes and stir until dissolved. Add 1.5 cups marshmallows and microwave another minute. Whisk until smooth and let cool before pouring into the baking dish. Refrigerate until set.
- Repeat the process for the blue layer using the remaining gelatin and marshmallows, then pour over the set red layer.
- Once completely firm, cut into strips approximately 3/4 inch wide by 8.5 inches long, roll into pinwheels, insert lollipop sticks, and refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (25g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg