Fun, incredibly easy, and delicious – kids and adults love these Candy Corn Jello Cups!
Check out this Black Devil Martini, if you want something boozy.
As some of you may know, I am not a baker. And until I got pregnant, I didn’t have much of a sweet tooth either. With our little bundle on the way, I’ve been thinking differently about Halloween. Instead of boozy cocktails this year (aside from the fact that I can’t drink them), I’m thinking more about what kids would like that are easy for parents to make.
These Candy Corn Jello Cups could not be simpler to make! If you can boil water, then you can make this dessert. And while this sweet treat does take a few hours to make, nearly all of that time is spent allowing the jello layers to set in the fridge. In terms of active time, you’re looking at about 10 minutes.
Ten minutes of work for this much cuteness is just too good to pass up! In fact, I guarantee you’ll get a kick out of these when you open the fridge and you see these little jello cups looking back at you 🙂
- 1 - 3 ounce box of lemon Jell-O
- 1 - 3 ounce box of orange Jell-O
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 candy eyeballs, optional
- candy corn as decoration, optional
- Prepare the lemon Jell-O according the the package directions. Divide evenly among 4 - 8 ounce glasses. Refrigerate for 1 - 1½ hours, or until set.
- Prepare the orange Jell-O according to the package directions. Allow to cool to room temperature (if you pour it on top of the set Jell-O while it's still hot, you'll melt the bottom layer). Once cooled, evenly divide the orange Jell-O among the 4 glasses. Place back in the fridge and allow to set for another 1 - 1½ hours.
- Place a metal bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove the bowl and add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until you form stiff peaks. Top the layered Jell-O with the whipped cream (I used a piping bag, but you can just spoon it on top) and place two eyes on top. Serve with candy corns and enjoy!
These are just the cutest!!
how cute are these?!! my boys would die over them. i hear you about switching from cocktails to cute treats once you’ve had kids. i’m ready to switch back 😉
These are sooo cute, Kathleen! I love this idea, and the fact that it only requires 10 minutes of active prep is superb!
These look so cute ! What a fun and creative idea!
This is totally ADORABLE, Kathleen! Look at those eyes! Almost too cute to eat! I can tell you not only kids will love this, adults would too (ME!)! 🙂
First off. . .big congrats on the soon-to-be new addition to your family. This is very exciting news and I must have missed it somewhere amongst all the chaos in my life. Second. . .these are soooooooo cute! The color is fantastic and I love the little googly eyed ghost perched on top.
Too cute!!! Love those little eyes on top. Kids would love these. I hope you are feeling well and taking good care of yourself. 🙂
Love these! Cute as can be and the whipped cream decorations are adorable. I know it’s supposed to be kid-friendly, but I’m trying to figure out if I can make these as little jello shots for an adult Halloween party 😉
Awwww, Kathleen – I luuurve them!
They’re sort of like a Halloween cocktail for kids. I really miss jello – haven’t had it for years.
I think I need to start thinking like you and gathering up some ideas ready for when I’ll have a child to entertain!
So creative, Kathleen! These are just beyond adorable and so easy!!
Oooiii, how incredibly adorable and Halloween-ish these jello cups look, Kathleen. Perfect treat for kiddos. My daughter just loved these and she wants them in her life. 🙂
Girl, if these were in my fridge when I opened it, I would be giggling the rest of the night! In fact, can you put these in my lunch box with your ramen jars? I would have the best lunch ever! 🙂
Kathleen these are genius and too cute for words! Pinned and smiling…
Oh my gawsh, cutest jello cup EVER! Seriously, how fun are these!? I happen to love candy corn, so I love that you went with that! And those little whipped cream ghosts are just beyond! You knocked this outta the ball park, girlfriend! PINNED! Cheers! <3
I can’t even handle how adorable this is! As soon as I saw it I knew you were leaning toward a child’s treat and for beautiful, obvious reason! I love it! But I will say, although I don’t have little ones in the house anymore – I know that my biggest kid (hubby!) will love it, too! Thanks for sharing, my friend!
These are adorable! Love how simple they are and so perfect for Halloween!
These are so cute and would be wonderful for a fun Halloween party.