Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack flavored gelatin (berry or cherry works great)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- Hydrocolloid or lycopene gel (for creating eyeballs)
- Small plastic or silicone eyeball molds (or use spherical ice molds)
- Food coloring (red for bloodshot effect)
- Optional: gummy candies or candies for additional spooky effects
Instructions
- Begin by dissolving the flavored gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Then, add 1 cup of cold water and mix well. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate until set, about 2-4 hours.
- Once the gelatin is firm, cut it into small cubes. Use a spherical mold to shape the gelatin into eyeballs, adding a tiny dot of red food coloring inside to mimic bloodshot veins if desired.
- Prepare a fresh batch of gelatin as described above, then pour a thin layer into your molds or serving cups. Chill for about 30 minutes until slightly firm. Gently place your gelatin eyeballs into the semi-set gelatin, pressing slightly so they stay embedded. Pour more gelatin over to fill the molds completely, then refrigerate until fully set.
- Just before serving, add a few drops of red food coloring for bloodshot veins or splashes of syrup for a gory effect. Insert small gummy candies inside the eyeballs for a surprise element if desired. Decorate with spooky props like fake cobwebs or plastic spiders if you like.
Notes
- Use clear or translucent molds for the best visual effect.
- Chill your gelatin thoroughly before shaping or embedding eyeballs.
- Experiment with flavors and colors to create different spooky effects.
- Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain the shape and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball jello treat
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg