3-ingredient, 10-minute, Fun Halloween Creepy Jello Cups made from orange gelatin and candies. A gluten-free treat that is a hit among kids and adults!
Halloween has arrived! Although I didn't grow up celebrating this fun event, as an adult I have often dressed up in costumes and gone trick-or-treating with my daughters.
This year we are sharing a quick, easy, and fun "recipe": Halloween Jello Cups!!!
They are something that one can make in the blink of an eye, saving time for Moms so that they can take care of other stuff... and of course they are also lots of fun for the kiddos and TEENS, too.
I mean, whose kid/teen doesn't love gelatin and candy? Both of them together in a mini cup is much, much better, don't you think?
OTHER HALLOWEEN TREATS
If you'd like to celebrate the date with many different treats, here are 5 HALLOWEEN easy treats to make your party tasty and fun:
1. Creepy Jello Cups (quick)
2. Mother-in-Law's Eyes (gluten-free)
3. Pumpkin Brigadeiros (gluten-free)
4. Chocolate-Apple Halloween Owl (gluten-free)
5. Brigadeiro Cupcakes (Cute Spider, RIP, and Black Cat)
HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN JELLO CUPS
In a heatproof glass pitcher, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring very well until gelatin is fully dissolved.
Pour mixture into 80 ml (about 3-ounce) plastic mini cups and place in the fridge for about 1 hour, or until gelatin is semi-set (not liquid, but also not yet set...i.e. it is just starting to become solid, so that candy can still penetrate easily into the gelatin).
Remove cups from the fridge and place one gummy body part into each cup. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until gelatin has set. Remove jello cups 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving (so that candy can soften). Enjoy!
Try also our Halloween rice krispie treats!
Happy Halloween!
Halloween Creepy Jello Cups
Equipment
- pitcher
Ingredients
- 3 ounce orange gelatin powder 85 g
- 2 cups boiling water
- Gummy body parts candy, available at local supermarkets
Instructions
- In a heatproof glass pitcher, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring very well until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour mixture into 80 ml (about 3-ounce) plastic mini cups and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until gelatin is semi-set (not liquid, but also not yet completely set...i.e. it is just starting to solidify, so that candy can still penetrate easily into the gelatin).
- Remove cups from the refrigerator and place one gummy body part into each cup. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until gelatin has completely set. Remove jello cups 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving ( so that candy can soften)... Enjoy!!!
Recipe Notes
- Do not place gummy body parts candy into the hot dissolved gelatin, otherwise candy will melt.
- These creepy jello cups can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze!
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Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
How fun Denise! This is a great idea. It made me smile from ear to ear (real ears, not candy)! Pinning!
Denise Browning says
Thanks for sharing this, Chris! Halloween is the period that I really have most fun.
SallyBR says
I was going to say these are cute, but then cute did not quite define them.... 😉 Adorable? Not sure either...
ok, they are fun and PERFECT for Halloween.....
great job!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Sally! They are quite creepy yet easy and delish. I had a lot fun making and photographing these cups.
anna@shenANNAgans says
Woweee!!!!! Lovin' this Denise. I saw Pumpkin lanterns in the shop last weekend & got all excited thinking about the magical blogs & ideas in store.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Anna! Because I didn't grow up celebrating Halloween, I do have a lot of fun making treats and dressing up to trick-or-treating with my children. I am glad that you approved my creepy treat for this year. Wishing you a fun Halloween!
Kathleen says
Love this....just adorable for kids! Thanks Denise.
Denise Browning says
Thank you for stopping by, Kathleen!
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Halloween is such a great family holiday! The Creepy Jello Cups are a fantastic treat to take to a party, easy to make ahead with tons of fun in each cup!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Deb! This was my intention: Make the whole thing easy and fun for both Moms and children.
Raymund says
This really looks cool! very creative of you Denise
Denise Browning says
Raymund: Thanks a lot! I hope children love these cups.
Daniela says
Wow, they are adorable creepy, Denise!
The creepy jello cups are amazing.
Denise Browning says
Daniela: Thank you!!! It is a fun treat for Halloween.
Coffee and Crumpets says
These are creepily adorable! Clever idea and super easy too. We've never been into the whole Halloween thing, but it's fun to watch all the cool crafty and foodie things that appear at this time! I bet the girls are excited!
Denise Browning says
Nasneen: The girls are always excited for Halloween. They have a lot of fun dressing up in costumes and eating candies. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
What a great idea - so simple and yet so incredibly creepy! Also love those Mother-in-law eyes and Pumpkin Brigadeiros!
Denise Browning says
I am glad that you approve these Halloween treats. They are quite simple yet delish.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
What fun this is! Love that eye looking at me! Really creative -- and creepy! 🙂 Thanks!
Denise Browning says
Hey, John! Thanks a lot... That is the evil eye. LOL
Juliana says
Denise...these are sure creepy...kids will have lot os fun with this jello...
Hope you are having a fun week dear 😀
Denise Browning says
Juliana: Thank you! I hope children and adults as well have a lot of fun eating these jello-candy cups.
Little Cooking Tips says
Hehehehe! Funny choice Denise! The Greek Halloween is "Apokries", a Carnival celebrated in February, remnant of the ancient Dionysia. So we'll keep this in the file for then:)
Have a wonderful weekend ahead dear Denise! xo
Denise Browning says
I had no idea Halloween was celebrated in Greece. How interesting! I hope you can make these quick and easy cups in February. I had a lot of fun photographing them. You both have a great weekend!
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
So you are ready for Halloween!!! What a creapy thing!!!
Denise Browning says
We are more than ready for Halloween this year. 🙂
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
This is so fun for Halloween!! Gotta pin!! xo
Denise Browning says
Thanks for sharing it, Kiran!
Sugar et al. says
This is so lovely! Halloween freaks me out but I love these jello cups. The colour is so vibrant. Sadly,I may have to eat the top with my eyes closed:-)
Denise Browning says
LOL... My husband said the same. I think it gets easier if you think these creepy parts are candy. It is when the creepy becomes sweet. 😉
Amy (Savory Moments) says
These are so fun and creative for Halloween! I love Halloween - it's my favorite.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Amy!
My kids love Halloween because of the costumes and candies. 🙂
I enjoy it because I did not grow up celebrating it and it is fun -- I have to admit. My fave holiday in the US is Thanksgiving.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Denise, thank you for stoppping by to comment on my Morlaix post. Love the look of these jello cups, would you like to add them to Food on Friday: Holiday Treats over at Carole's chatter? Cheers
Denise Browning says
Hi, Carole!!! Absolutely.
But I don't know how to submit it. Could you please let me know how? Thank you!
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
Definitely cute instead of creppy for my eyes!!!
my nieces gonna love this....
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Dedy!!! This is also another way to see it. 🙂
Liz says
I'm sure your kids loved these fun Halloween treats (and all the other festive treats you've shared)! I never knew you could purchase gummy body parts...but I guess I shouldn't be surprised 🙂
Denise Browning says
One can find pretty much anything in the supermarkets for Halloween... 🙂
Kate @ ¡Hola! Jalapeño says
Oh jeez these are cute! My kiddos would go crazy for these creepy treats + all the other ones too! What great ideas!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Kate!!! I hope you make these for your kids...Wishing y' all a Happy Halloween!!!