Description
Colorful beach party jello cups bring summer vibes to any gathering, combining playful tropical flavors with whimsical ocean-inspired layers. Guests will dive into these refreshing, eye-catching desserts that promise cool sweetness and nostalgic beach memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boxes (3 ounces / 85 grams) blue raspberry Jell-O
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
Decoration/Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 8 vanilla wafers or golden Oreos, crushed
Garnish Ingredients:
- 8–10 gummy fish or sharks
- 8–10 mini drink umbrellas or beach-themed decorations
- 8 small clear plastic cups
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk blue Jell-O powder with scalding water in a spacious mixing vessel until completely liquefied, ensuring no granular residue remains.
- Incorporate chilled water into the azure liquid, stirring methodically to maintain uniform temperature and consistency.
- Allow the translucent mixture to cool and slightly thicken for approximately 10-15 minutes, preventing immediate gelatin solidification.
- Carefully distribute the ocean-hued liquid into transparent serving containers, filling each receptacle approximately two-thirds full to create ample space for embellishments.
- Transfer the prepared vessels into refrigeration unit, permitting complete solidification over 2-3 hours until a firm, glossy surface develops.
- Crush graham crackers or chocolate cookies into fine, granular texture resembling beach sand, then delicately sprinkle across the gelatin’s crystalline surface.
- Playfully position gummy marine creatures – such as sharks or tropical fish – artfully within each cup, creating whimsical underwater landscape.
- Optionally crown each dessert with a miniature cocktail umbrella or nautical-themed decorative element to enhance the beach party aesthetic.
- Garnish with a dollop of white whipped cream, simulating gentle ocean waves, just before serving.
- Chill until moments before presentation to maintain optimal texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select blue or light blue Jell-O for the most realistic ocean color, creating a vibrant underwater scene.
- Crush graham crackers or vanilla wafers finely to achieve a smooth, authentic “sand” texture that looks natural in your beach-themed dessert.
- Use gelatin-free gummy candies if catering to vegetarian guests, ensuring everyone can enjoy the playful ocean treat.
- Cool Jell-O mixture at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent cloudy or uneven setting, guaranteeing a crystal-clear ocean effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg