Description
4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels are the ultimate festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! These delightful snacks combine vibrant red and blue gelatin with fluffy mini marshmallows, creating a visually stunning dessert that’s not only easy to prepare but also fun for kids to make. Perfect for summer barbecues and holiday gatherings, these no-bake pinwheels are sure to impress your guests. With their colorful layers and playful presentation, they bring a sense of joy and celebration to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce red gelatin (e.g., JELL-O Strawberry)
- 1/2 cup warm water (for red layer)
- 1 ounce blue gelatin (e.g., JELL-O Berry Blue)
- 1/2 cup warm water (for blue layer)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4-inch lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Spray an 8.5 x 11 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- For the red layer, mix red gelatin with warm water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1.5 minutes until dissolved, then stir in 1.5 cups marshmallows until coated. Microwave again for about 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Cool slightly before pouring into the baking dish.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Repeat the process for the blue layer using blue gelatin and remaining marshmallows, then pour over the set red layer. Chill until fully firm.
- Cut into strips and roll into pinwheels, inserting lollipop sticks halfway through each roll.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg