These quick and easy Jello popsicles are made with only 3 ingredients. Mix and match the flavors for a rainbow of colorful freeze pops!
Why this recipe works
Jello popsicles are the perfect icy summertime treat that are prepped in a matter of minutes. The hardest part is letting them chill in the freezer until solid! You’ll need three ingredients to make them – jello powder, sugar, and water.
It’s pretty impressive how many different things you can make from jello. Jello roll ups, Jello cookies, Jello trifle… The list goes on and on. You can create whichever kind of popsicle you want using their huge selection of flavor options, not to mention the fact that they can easily be layered together in the same mold. Let’s get started.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
JELLO – The main ingredient here is of course the jello powder. In the photos you see here, we used grape, cherry, lemon, lime, orange, and berry blue jello. Please note that the recipe included below is for ONE color/flavor batch. Easily multiply the ingredients for a second or third batch using different flavors.
How to Make Jello Popsicles
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Place jello powder and sugar in a medium bowl or large measuring cup.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until jello powder and sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the jello mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1⁄2” of space at the top of the mold for expansion. Secure lid and popsicle sticks. (if you are using a mold that doesn’t hold popsicle sticks in place, wait for the jello to firm up (1-2 hours) and then place the sticks into the popsicles to freeze the rest of the way.)
- Freeze the popsicles for about 8 hours or until very firm.
- Remove from the molds and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper to store in the freezer or place in layers in a freezer-safe container or bag with parchment paper between popsicles to prevent them from sticking together.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Once the jello popsicles are frozen solid, remove them from the mold and individually wrap them with plastic wrap. Then, place them in a large ziptop bag or air-tight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Wrapping them individually with plastic wrap will prevent them from sticking together. You can also place them in a bag/air-tight container layered with parchment paper.
If you are struggling to remove the popsicles from the mold, dip the molds into lukewarm water for a few seconds to help loosen them. For silicone molds, press up from the bottom of the mold. Keep in mind that the popsicles need to be frozen solid so they don’t squish when being removed from the mold.
If you want to layer colors, fill the molds partially with one flavor and place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours, until the jello is set (like it would set in the refrigerator). Then, you can pour on the next layer and repeat the steps above until you have filled the mold. This process will take more time compared to filling it with a single flavor, but the pretty layered look and flavor combinations are worth the extra effort.
Serving Suggestions
Jello popsicles make the sweetest, easiest summertime treat. Switch up the flavors to your liking, or add diced fruit to the mix. You can also layer the flavors in the mold if desired! Keep your pops frozen until served.
Ingredients
- 3 ounce package of jello in any flavor
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water divided. 1 cup boiling, 1 cup cold
Things You’ll Need
- Popsicle mold 3 – 3.5 ounces in each cavity
Before You Begin
- ** Please note that this recipe is for ONE color/flavor batch. Easily multiply the ingredients for a second or third batch using different flavors.
- We used grape, cherry, lemon, lime, orange, and berry blue jello.
- The jello mixture will stay fairly liquid at room temperature for some time. If you need to freeze the popsicles in batches, cover excess jello with plastic wrap. You can also microwave it for 20-30 seconds if it gets too thick for pouring into the molds.
- If you are struggling to remove the popsicles from the mold, dip the molds into lukewarm water for a few seconds to help loosen them. For silicone molds, press up from the bottom of the mold. Keep in mind that the popsicles need to be frozen solid so they don’t squish when being removed from the mold.
- If you want to layer colors, fill the molds partially with one flavor and place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours, until the jello is set (like it would set in the refrigerator). Then, you can pour on the next layer and repeat the steps above until you have filled the mold. This process will take more time compared to filling it with a single flavor, but the pretty layered look and flavor combinations are worth the extra effort.
Instructions
- Place jello powder and sugar in a medium bowl or large measuring cup.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until jello powder and sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the jello mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1⁄2” of space at the top of the mold for expansion. Secure lid and popsicle sticks. (if you are using a mold that doesn’t hold popsicle sticks in place, wait for the jello to firm up (1-2 hours) and then place the sticks into the popsicles to freeze the rest of the way.)
- Freeze the popsicles for about 8 hours or until very firm.
- Remove from the molds and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper to store in the freezer or place in layers in a freezer-safe container or bag with parchment paper between popsicles to prevent them from sticking together.
