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Halloween Eyeball Jello Shots

These Halloween Eyeball Jello Shots are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for any Halloween party. They combine a jiggly blue jello base with a creamy filling and realistic eyeball decorations to create a fun and eerie edible that's sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz box of Berry Blue Jell-O
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold vodka or water for non-alcoholic version
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maraschino cherries, with stems
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Cooking spray optional, for greasing mold

Equipment

  • Silicone half sphere mold (1.5-2 inch diameter)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Small spoon or piping bag
  • Electric mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toothpick or small brush
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Platter (for serving)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add the Berry Blue Jell-O powder.
  2. Carefully pour in the boiling water and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Make sure there are no lumps!
  3. Stir in the cold vodka (or water) until well combined.
  4. Pour the blue Jell-O mixture into the silicone half-sphere molds, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  5. Carefully transfer the mold to the refrigerator.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the Jell-O is completely set.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until everything is well combined and there are no lumps. The mixture should be thick but still pipe-able.
  9. Gently remove the blue Jell-O spheres from the silicone mold. Slightly warm the bottom of the mold with your fingers to loosen the Jell-O if needed.
  10. Using a small spoon or piping bag, carefully fill each Jell-O sphere with the cream cheese mixture, leaving a small indentation in the center for the "pupil."
  11. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each cream cheese filling, stem side up.
  12. Use a toothpick or small brush to dab the blue gel food coloring around the cherry to create the iris.
  13. Gently press a mini chocolate chip into the center of the cherry to create the pupil.
  14. Place the finished Halloween Eyeball Jello Shots back into the silicone mold (or on a plate lined with parchment paper).
  15. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cream cheese to firm up.
  16. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

For easier removal, lightly grease the silicone mold with cooking spray before adding the Jell-O mixture. If the cream cheese filling is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar. Experiment with other Jell-O flavors and liqueurs for different variations. You can also add edible glitter or gummy worms for an extra spooky touch. Store leftover jello shots in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.