Description
4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels are the perfect festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! These vibrant, no-bake snacks combine layers of colorful gelatin with fluffy marshmallows, making them a delightful addition to any summer gathering. Easy enough for kids to help make, these pinwheels not only capture the spirit of the holiday with their red, white, and blue hues but also offer a deliciously sweet flavor that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, attending a picnic, or simply looking for a fun dessert, these playful treats will surely impress your guests and add a cheerful touch to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce package red gelatin (strawberry flavor)
- 1 ounce package blue gelatin (berry blue flavor)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup warm water (divided into two 1/2 cups)
- 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; stir until dissolved. Add 1.5 cups marshmallows and microwave again until softened. Whisk until smooth and cool slightly before pouring into the baking dish. Refrigerate to set.
- Repeat the process with blue gelatin and the remaining marshmallows.
- Once the red layer is set, pour the blue mixture over it and refrigerate until fully firm.
- Cut into strips and roll each strip into pinwheels, inserting lollipop sticks as you go.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg