Description
These Candy Corn Jello Shots are a festive and fun treat perfect for parties and celebrations. Layered with vibrant white, orange, and yellow gelatin mixtures infused with vodka, simple syrup, whipped cream, and a hint of almond extract, these shots mimic the classic candy corn colors and flavors. They are topped optionally with whipped cream and candy corn for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
White Layer:
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin (0.25 ounces each)
- ½ cup vodka
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup whipped cream
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Orange Layer:
- 1 box orange gelatin (3 ounces)
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
- ⅓ cup whipped cream
Yellow Layer:
- 1 box yellow gelatin (3 ounces)
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
- ⅓ cup whipped cream
Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Candy corn
Instructions
- Add gelatin to vodka: Pour the vodka for the white layer into a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin packets evenly over the vodka and mix lightly to ensure all the powder is moistened. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes until the gelatin blooms.
- Dissolve gelatin: Pour boiling water over the bloomed gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Add simple syrup and whipped cream: Stir in the simple syrup gently. Then add the whipped cream along with the almond extract and whisk lightly until combined, being careful not to create excess foam.
- Fill first layer: Using an injector or a pourable measuring glass, fill each shot cup about one-third full with the white layer mixture. Place the cups on an even surface in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour until set.
- Prepare orange layer: When the white layer is almost set, dissolve the orange gelatin powder in ¾ cup boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir well to dissolve completely.
- Add liquids to orange layer: Stir in the vodka and cold water until combined. Add the whipped cream and whisk lightly until integrated.
- Cool orange mixture: Let the orange gelatin mixture cool slightly (about 15 minutes) as the white layer finishes setting.
- Fill second layer: Add the orange gelatin mixture to the shot glasses to fill another one-third of the cup. Chill again for 1 hour or until fully set.
- Prepare yellow layer: Repeat the process with the yellow gelatin: dissolve the powder in ¾ cup boiling water, add vodka, cold water, and whipped cream, then whisk gently.
- Fill third layer: Pour the yellow gelatin mixture as the final third into each shot glass. Refrigerate until fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Once the yellow layer is set, top each shot with a dollop of whipped cream and a piece of candy corn before serving. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can store uncovered jello shots in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or covered for up to 5 days.
- Use a Wilton 1M frosting tip and disposable frosting bag to neatly add whipped cream toppings.
- Do not garnish shots if not serving immediately; whipped cream and candy corn can become stiff and sticky if refrigerated after garnishing.
- If using glass shot glasses, provide mini spoons to help remove the shots as they cannot be loosened from the sides like plastic cups.
- Adjust serving size by using smaller shot glasses to make more shots; each color layer should fill approximately one-third of the chosen glass.
- You may skip the almond extract in the white layer or substitute another flavoring such as fruity extracts for variation.
- The whipped cream may create light white lines between layers due to settling; this is normal and helps define the layers visually.
- Do not freeze the jello shots as it will affect texture negatively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (2 ounces)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
