Candy Cane Jello Shots
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Candy Cane Jello Shots
Description
Candy Cane Jello Shots blend two gelatin mixtures to form a striped, layered shot. The cherry gelatin dissolved in vanilla vodka forms the red layers, while a white layer made from sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and gelatin is mixed with peppermint schnapps for a creamy, mint-flavored contrast. The preparation involves setting each layer in tilted shot glasses to create angled stripes and is finished with whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top. The combination of cherry flavor with the cool sweetness of peppermint schnapps and vanilla vodka provides a balance of fruity and creamy tastes with a peppermint kick.
The texture is smooth and firm from the gelatin, with a creamy layer that adds richness to the typical jello shot experience. These shots are suitable for festive parties where a visually striking and flavorful alcoholic treat is desired. The crushed candy cane topping adds a crunchy peppermint finish complementing the creamy peppermint layer.
Preparing the layered shots requires some patience for each layer to harden before adding the next. They should be served chilled and consumed shortly after setting to maintain texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup peppermint schnapps
- 1 cup vodka vanilla flavored
- 2 packets gelatin
- 1 packet cherry gelatin mix
- Whipped Cream
- candy canes crushed
Instructions
Cherry Jello:
- Boil your boxed jello with one cup of water.
- Stir to combine.
- When the Jello is dissolved pour in a cup of "cold" vanilla vodka.
- Stir to combine.
- Set to the side at room temp.
White Layer:
- Pour 1 cup water and 3 tablespoon condensed milk into a sauce pan.
- Add 2 packets of Knox gelatin on top and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Turn on the stove to medium to high heat.
- Stir to combine.
- Add about 3 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Add 1 cup cold peppermint schnapps.
- Stir to combine.
- Set to the side at room temp.
- Add 1 tbsp. of red jello to your shot glasses and place them at a titled angle in a muffin pan.
- Wait for the jello to harden (about 30-45 mins).
- Add 1 tsp. of white jello on top of the red jello
- Wait for the jello to harden (about 20-35 mins).
- Repeat 2x
- Fill your glass with the remaining red jello and let it harden.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16shots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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