Spooky three-ingredient Halloween Jello Cups pair orange gelatin with creepy gummy candies in individual cups for a sweet, jiggly dessert that takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Made for parties and spooky celebrations, these creepy Jello cups are individual servings of chilled gelatin with a gummy candy added after the gelatin begins to set. Serve them with Halloween Rice Krispie Treats for a fun dessert spread. They’re easy to prepare ahead and stay chilled until you’re ready to serve them.
Quick Look: Halloween Jell-O Cups
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- ⏲️ Total Time: About 3 hours 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 7
- 🍊 Flavor Profile: Sweet and fruity
- 🥄 Texture: Jiggly gelatin with chewy gummy candy
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy
- 🎃 Best For: Halloween parties and celebrations
- 🧊 Cooking Method: No-bake
- ⏰ Make-Ahead Friendly: Yes
- 🍬 Key Ingredients: Orange gelatin and gummy body-part candy
- Why This Recipe Works: Partially set gelatin is firm enough to keep the gummy candy in place but soft enough for it to settle naturally into the cup. Adding the candy at this point helps keep it from melting or sinking to the bottom.
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Ingredients
- Orange gelatin – 3 ounces (85 g). Orange gives the cups their Halloween color and fruity flavor. Use flavored gelatin powder rather than unflavored gelatin.
- Boiling water – 2 cups. Use the hot water to dissolve the gelatin powder completely before chilling.
- Gummy body-part candy. You'll need enough for one gummy candy per cup. Choose pieces small enough to fit comfortably inside the 3-ounce cups.
How to Make Halloween Jello Cups
- Dissolve the gelatin: Pour 2 cups of boiling water into a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Add the orange gelatin powder and stir well until completely dissolved.
- Fill and chill the cups: Divide the gelatin mixture among 3-ounce (80 ml) plastic mini cups. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, until partially set.
Note: The gelatin should be soft and slightly firm but no longer liquid. It shouldn’t be completely set because the gummy candy needs to press easily into the gelatin. - Insert the gummy candies: Remove the cups from the refrigerator and gently press one gummy body-part candy into the partially set gelatin in each cup.
- Chill until firm: Return the cups to the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
- Serve: Remove the Jello cups from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the gummy candies soften slightly. Serve chilled.
FAQ About Jello Cups
Check the gelatin after about 1 hour of chilling. It should no longer be liquid but should still feel soft and slightly firm. The gummy candy should press into the gelatin easily without sinking to the bottom.
Yes. Try gummy worms, spiders, eyeballs, or other Halloween-shaped candies that fit comfortably inside the cups. Different shapes give the Jello cups a variety of creepy Halloween designs.
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Halloween Creepy Jello Cups
Equipment
- pitcher
Ingredients
- 3 ounces orange gelatin powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- gummy body-part candy available at local supermarkets
Instructions
- Dissolve the gelatin: Pour 2 cups of boiling water into a heatproof glass pitcher. Add the orange gelatin powder and stir well until completely dissolved.
- Fill and chill the cups: Divide the gelatin mixture among 3-ounce (80 ml) plastic mini cups. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, until partially set.Note: The gelatin should be soft and slightly firm but no longer liquid. It shouldn’t be completely set because the gummy candy needs to press easily into the gelatin.
- Insert the gummy candies: Remove the cups from the refrigerator and gently press one gummy body-part candy into the partially set gelatin in each cup.
- Chill until firm: Return the cups to the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
- Serve: Remove the Jello cups from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the gummy candies soften slightly. Serve chilled.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Make Ahead
Make Ahead: Prepare the creepy Jello cups up to 1 day ahead. Keep them covered in the refrigerator until serving. Refrigerator: Store leftover Jello cups covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. The gummy candies may soften during storage. Freezing: Do not freeze the Jello cups. Freezing and thawing can change the gelatin’s texture and consistency.Nutrition
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ooh!. this eyeball must be scrumptious! 🙂
Oh jeez these are cute! My kiddos would go crazy for these creepy treats + all the other ones too! What great ideas!
Thanks, Kate!!! I hope you make these for your kids...Wishing y' all a Happy Halloween!!!
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 🙂
One can find pretty much anything in the supermarkets for Halloween... 🙂
Definitely cute instead of creppy for my eyes!!!
my nieces gonna love this....
Thanks, Dedy!!! This is also another way to see it. 🙂
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
Hi, Carole!!! Absolutely.
But I don't know how to submit it. Could you please let me know how? Thank you!
These are so fun and creative for Halloween! I love Halloween - it's my favorite.
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.
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:-)
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. 😉
This is so fun for Halloween!! Gotta pin!! xo
Thanks for sharing it, Kiran!
So you are ready for Halloween!!! What a creapy thing!!!
We are more than ready for Halloween this year. 🙂
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
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!
Denise...these are sure creepy...kids will have lot os fun with this jello...
Hope you are having a fun week dear 😀
Juliana: Thank you! I hope children and adults as well have a lot of fun eating these jello-candy cups.
What fun this is! Love that eye looking at me! Really creative -- and creepy! 🙂 Thanks!
Hey, John! Thanks a lot... That is the evil eye. LOL
What a great idea - so simple and yet so incredibly creepy! Also love those Mother-in-law eyes and Pumpkin Brigadeiros!
I am glad that you approve these Halloween treats. They are quite simple yet delish.
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!
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.
Wow, they are adorable creepy, Denise!
The creepy jello cups are amazing.
Daniela: Thank you!!! It is a fun treat for Halloween.
This really looks cool! very creative of you Denise
Raymund: Thanks a lot! I hope children love these cups.
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!
Thank you, Deb! This was my intention: Make the whole thing easy and fun for both Moms and children.
Love this....just adorable for kids! Thanks Denise.
Thank you for stopping by, Kathleen!
Woweee!!!!! Lovin' this Denise. I saw Pumpkin lanterns in the shop last weekend & got all excited thinking about the magical blogs & ideas in store.
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!
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!
Thank you, Sally! They are quite creepy yet easy and delish. I had a lot fun making and photographing these cups.
How fun Denise! This is a great idea. It made me smile from ear to ear (real ears, not candy)! Pinning!
Thanks for sharing this, Chris! Halloween is the period that I really have most fun.