Description
These Beetlejuice Halloween Jello Shots are a spooky, colorful, and fun non-alcoholic party treat. With vibrant layers of purple, green, and black gelatin, they are sweet, jiggly, and perfect for both kids and adults at any festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz / 85 g) box black cherry Jello (for the dark layer)
- 1 (3 oz / 85 g) box lime Jello (for the green layer)
- 1 (3 oz / 85 g) box grape Jello (for the purple layer)
- 3 cups (720 ml) boiling water, divided
- 3 cups (720 ml) cold water, divided
- Whipped topping or whipped cream, for garnish
- Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or gummy worms, for decoration
- Optional for Layered Effects: Black food coloring (for darker layers), Sweetened condensed milk (for creamy contrast)
Instructions
- Prepare Cups: Arrange 18–20 mini 2-ounce cups on a tray for easy handling and level setting.
- Make the Purple Layer: Dissolve grape Jello in 1 cup boiling water, stir for 2 minutes, then add 1 cup cold water. Pour into cups, filling about one-third. Chill for 45–60 minutes until set.
- Add the Green Layer: Dissolve lime Jello in 1 cup boiling water, stir, and add 1 cup cold water. Let cool slightly before pouring over the purple layer. Chill for 45–60 minutes.
- Add the Black Layer: Prepare black cherry Jello as directed and add a drop of black food coloring if desired for darker Beetlejuice Jello Shots. Pour over the green layer and refrigerate for 1 hour or until fully set.
- Decorate: Top each Jello shot with whipped cream, candy eyes, and Halloween sprinkles just before serving.
- Serve: Keep chilled until ready to enjoy your spooky, colorful Halloween treats!
Notes
- Let each Jello layer fully set before adding the next for clean separation of your Beetlejuice Halloween Jello Shots.
- Pour slowly to avoid mixing layers together.
- Use a squeeze bottle or small cup for precise pouring.
- For a “slime effect,” drizzle green icing or syrup over the top.
- Make ahead up to 2 days and store covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (for chilling layers)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Jello shot
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1