Shark Jello Cups
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Shark Jello Cups
Description
These Shark Jello Cups start with dissolving blue berry-flavored gelatin in hot water, then mixing in pineapple juice to add tropical acidity and sweetness. The mixture sets partially in cups lined on a baking tray. Separately, unflavored gelatin is dissolved in hot water and combined with coconut water, sweetened condensed milk, and optional coconut and vanilla extracts to create a creamy white gelatin layer. Once the blue layer firms up, this second layer is poured on top and chilled until fully set.
The cups have a crumb base made from graham cracker crumbs, which adds a slight crunch and flavor contrast once added just before serving to avoid sogginess. Shark-shaped gummy candies and sprinkles create a playful ocean theme, making this dessert suitable for parties and kids’ events. Variations in the juice and extracts allow for flavor customization.
Storing in the fridge for up to five days keeps the jello fresh. For cost-saving, the optional extracts can be omitted without significant impact. Preparing the first two layers ahead allows time for guests to decorate the cups themselves, turning it into an interactive activity. Avoid adding crumbs too early to prevent them becoming mushy from moisture absorption.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups water divided, hot
- 2 (3 oz) boxes berry blue gelatin mix or any blue colored jello
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- .25 ounces gelatin unflavored
- ½ cup coconut water original
- 8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- gummy candy sour shark shaped
- Sprinkles beach themed
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with the two ounce cups.
- Boil two cups of water. Pour water into a heat safe bowl. Add the blue jello powder and stir it into the water until it is fully dissolved.
- Mix in two cups of pineapple juice. Stir again for about two more minutes or until the pineapple juice is completely mixed in with the jello.
- Pour the jello mixture into each of the small cups and fill each one about 2/3 of the way full.
- Put the baking sheet of jello cups into the refrigerator and chill for one and a half hours.
- Bring 1/2 cup water to boil and add it to a heat safe bowl. Pour the unflavored gelatin into the hot water and stir until dissolved.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup of coconut water, the sweetened condensed milk, and the coconut extract and vanilla extract if using. Stir until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the large liquid measuring cup and use the measuring cups to fill the cups up the rest of the way with the white jello mixture.
- Put the baking sheet of jello cups back into the fridge and chill for another one and a half hours or until the jello has fully set.
- Once the two jello layers are completely chilled and you're ready to serve these jello cups, top each with graham cracker crumbs, a gummy shark, and ocean themed sprinkles. Then serve immediately!
Notes
- Prepare first two gelatin layers ahead and chill well before assembling and decorating.
- Decorate with graham cracker crumbs and gummy candies just before serving to keep crumbs from getting mushy.
- The recipe keeps in the refrigerator up to five days without airtight covering, though covering preserves freshness best.
- Optional coconut and vanilla extracts enhance flavor but can be left out to reduce cost or simplify.
- Substitute pineapple juice with other yellow or orange juices like lemonade or mango juice if desired.
- Coconut water used should be pulp-free for smooth gelatin.
- For crumb base, crushed Vanilla Wafers or Golden Oreos can be used as alternatives to graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30jello
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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