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Coffee Jello Shots
4.4 from 15 votes

Coffee Jello Shots

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 jello shots
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bottom Layer
  • 1/4 cup water cold
  • 1 pkg. gelatin unflavored
  • 1/4 tsp. instant coffee
  • 2 T. coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
  • 2 T. Baileys Irish cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Middle Layer
  • 1/4 cup water cold
  • 1 pkg. gelatin unflavored
  • 2 tsp. instant coffee
  • 3 T. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup Baileys Irish cream
  • 2 T. coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
Top Layer
  • 1/4 cup water cold
  • 1 pkg. gelatin unflavored
  • 3 tsp. instant coffee
  • 2 T. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
Whipped Cream
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 dark chocolate coffee beans

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry 8 small mug cups or disposable jello shop cups.
Bottom Layer
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the water and package of gelatin. Let it sit for a minute. Add in the instant coffee and microwave for 1 minute. Stir.
  2. Add in the Baileys Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until incorporated. Fill about 1/3 of each cup with the mixture.
  3. Set aside and let gel. It will take 20-30 minutes.
Middle Layer
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the water and gelatin. Let it sit for 1 minute. Add in the instant coffee and microwave for 1 minute. Stir.
  2. Add in the sweetened condensed milk, Bailey's, and coffee liqueur. Stir until incorporated. Fill about 1/3 of each cup with the mixture.
  3. Set aside and let gel. It will take 20-30 minutes.
Top Layer
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the water and gelatin. Let it sit for 1 minute. Add in the instant coffee and microwave for 1 minute. Stir.
  2. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and coffee liqueur. Stir until incorporated. Fill about 1/3 of each cup with the mixture.
  3. Set aside and let gel. It will take 20-30 minutes.
Whipped Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl on medium, whip the heavy cream until it becomes stiff peaks. This will be when the cream will stand straight up.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar and mix on medium until completely incorporated.
  3. Place in a piping bag with a 1M tip. Pipe swirls on the top of each jello shot.
  4. Top each swirl of whipped cream with a chocolate covered coffee bean.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 202mg (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 380IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 jello shots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 380IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.