Description
Eyeball Jello Shots are a spooky and fun party treat featuring strawberry-flavored gelatin mixed with vodka, topped with gummy eyeball candies to create a creepy yet delicious dessert perfect for Halloween or themed celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Shot Mixture
- 3 ounce box Strawberry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
Decoration
- 12 gummy eyeball candies
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: To a large bowl with a pour spout, add the strawberry gelatin and boiling water. Whisk thoroughly until all the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in Liquids: Whisk in the cold water and vodka until fully combined, creating the jello shot liquid base.
- Pour Into Cups: Place 12 (2-ounce sized) jello shot cups onto a rimmed tray to prevent spills. Slowly pour the strawberry jello mixture into each cup to just below the fill line, leaving about â…› inch space from the top rim.
- Initial Refrigeration: Place the tray of jello shots into the refrigerator for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the shots are partially set but still pliable.
- Add Eyeballs: Carefully place one gummy eyeball candy on top of each partially set jello shot.
- Finish Setting: Return the tray to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 1½ hours or up to overnight, until completely firm.
- Store and Serve: Once fully set, place lids on each jello shot cup and keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a rimmed tray to avoid spills when transferring cups to the refrigerator.
- For best results, allow the jello shots to set overnight for maximum firmness.
- Each jello shot cup holds about 2 ounces of the mixture.
- Adjust vodka quantity to taste, but reducing it too much may affect setting time.
- Store leftover jello shots covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
