Creepy Crawly Jello Cups Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

These Creepy Crawly Jello Cups are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. Made with colorful gelatin and gummy worms, they are sure to delight kids and adults alike.

This Halloween-themed dessert idea is easy to prepare and can be customized with different flavors and colors of gelatin. It’s a great addition to any Halloween recipe lineup.

Spooky Jello Cups for Halloween

These Jello cups feature layers of vibrant gelatin filled with gummy worms, creating a creepy yet delicious treat. The recipe takes about 2 hours to set and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 packages (3 oz each) of flavored gelatin (any color)
1 cup gummy worms
1 cup whipped cream (optional for topping)
Clear plastic cups for serving

Instructions

Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Dissolve Gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the flavored gelatin until fully dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and mix well.
Layer Gelatin: Pour a small amount of the gelatin mixture into each plastic cup, filling them about 1/3 full. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until slightly set.
Add Gummy Worms: Once the first layer is set, place a few gummy worms on top of the gelatin in each cup. Pour more gelatin mixture over the worms to cover them, filling the cups to the top.
Chill: Return the cups to the refrigerator and let them set completely for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve: Once set, top with whipped cream if desired and garnish with additional gummy worms before serving.