
This Vampire Blood Gelatin Recipe for Halloween is a fun and spooky dessert that will impress your guests at any Halloween gathering. With its striking red color and eerie appearance, it’s perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.
The recipe is simple to follow and requires just a few ingredients, making it an ideal choice for both kids and adults looking to celebrate the season with a delicious Halloween recipe.
Spooky Vampire Blood Gelatin Recipe
This gelatin dessert features a vibrant red hue, resembling blood, and can be served in various spooky shapes or cups. It takes about 2 hours to set and serves 6-8 people, making it a great addition to your Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape juice or cranberry juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
- 1/2 cup gummy worms or other creepy candies for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/2 cup of cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- Heat the Juice: In a saucepan, combine the grape or cranberry juice and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, but do not boil.
- Combine: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cold water and mix well.
- Set the Gelatin: Pour the mixture into molds or cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve: Once set, carefully remove the gelatin from the molds or serve in cups. Top with gummy worms or other creepy candies for a fun Halloween touch.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Set Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g