Easy Heart Jello Dessert (Fun No-Bake Treat for Kids & Parties)
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This easy heart jello dessert is a fun, no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties, holidays, and special occasions. With its simple layered look and bright red heart topper, it’s a kid-friendly dessert that’s just as cute as it is easy to make.
Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day treat, a birthday party, or a fun kitchen activity with kids, this simple jello dessert is a great go-to idea.
Valentine Jell-O Squares
If you love easy, no-bake desserts like this, be sure to check out our other fun treats like lemon bars, heart-shaped brownies, and kid-friendly fun food ideas.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
- No baking required
- Kid-friendly and easy
- Perfect for multiple occasions
Ingredients:
12 oz. red Jell-O
2&1/2 cups of boiling water
2&1/2 cups of cold water
.5 oz. or 2 packets of Knox unflavored Gelatin
1/2 cup of cold water
1&1/2 cups of boiling water
1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
Supplies You’ll Need:
9×13 pan
10×10 pan or a similar-sized pan
How to Make Heart Jello Dessert
🔴 Make the Red Jello Hearts
- In a large saucepan, bring 2½ cups of water to a boil
- Add the red Jell-O and stir until completely dissolved
- Stir in 2½ cups of cold water
- Pour into a greased 9×9 or 10×10 pan
- Refrigerate for a few hours, until firm (like jello jigglers)
- Once set, run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto a wax paper-lined surface
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 6 hearts
- Place the hearts into a 9×13 pan, spacing them evenly
⚪ Make the White Jello Layer
- Pour cold water into a bowl with a spout
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the water and let it sit for 1 minute to bloom
- In a saucepan, bring 1½ cups of water to a boil
- Pour the hot water over the gelatin and stir until dissolved
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature
🥄 Assemble the Dessert
- Slowly pour the white jello mixture into the 9×13 pan
- (Tip: pour around the hearts, not directly on top so they stay in place)
- Fill just until the white layer reaches slightly below the tops of the hearts (you may have extra white jello left over)
- Refrigerate for a few more hours, until fully set
- Cut into squares and serve
Tips
For the cleanest cuts, wipe your knife between slices.
Mayonnaise makes the best natural grease for Jell-O. Just put a little dab on a paper towel and rub around the pan
Variations
- different jello flavors
- holiday color swaps
- add whipped topping
- layered rainbow version
What to Serve With
Serve this jello dessert with other easy treats like this jello lemon poke cake, cupcakes like these flower cupcakes, or other heart-shaped treats like this heart-shaped strawberry ladybug.
Storing
Store leftover jello dessert in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3–4 days. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
More Jello Desserts
Heart Jell-O Squares
Equipment
- 10×10 greased pan
- heart cookie cutter 3 inches
- 9×13 inch greased pan
Ingredients
For the Red Jello Hearts:
- 12 oz. red Jell-O (any red flavor)
- 2&1/2 cups boiling water
- 2&1/2 cups cold water
For the White Layer:
- .5 oz. (2 packets) unflavored gelatin (Knox)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1&1/2 cup boiling water
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Red Jello
- In a large saucepan, bring 2½ cups of water to a boil
- Add the red Jell-O and stir until completely dissolved
- Stir in 2½ cups of cold water
- Pour into a greased 9×9 or 10×10 pan
- Refrigerate for a few hours, until firm (like jello jigglers)
- Once set, run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto a wax paper-lined surface
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 6 heartsPlace the hearts into a 9×13 pan, spacing them evenly
White Jello
- Pour ½ cup cold water into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top
- Let sit for 1 minute to bloom
- Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil
- Pour over gelatin and stir until dissolved
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix wellLet cool to room temperature
Assemble
- Slowly pour white mixture into the 9×13 pan, avoiding pouring directly onto the hearts
- Fill until just below the tops of the hearts (you may have extra mixture)
- Refrigerate for a few more hours until fully set
- Cut into squares and serve
Notes
- Make sure the white mixture has cooled before pouring, so it doesn’t melt the red Jell-O
- For clean cuts, wipe your knife between slices
- Swap jello colors for different holidays or themes
