Description
Create spooky and fun Halloween Jello Worms using gelatin, Jello mix, and heavy cream. These translucent, wiggly treats are perfect for parties and kids, made by filling plastic straws with flavored gelatin and freezing them to create realistic worm shapes.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 1 small box Jello (any flavor)
- 3 packets Knox Unflavored Gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water (per batch)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 10-12 drops liquid food coloring
Additional Supplies
- Plastic flexible straws (1 box of 50)
- Rubber Band
- Citric Acid (optional, for sour coating, available at Ball Canning supplies)
- Glass (at least 4-5 inches tall)
- Plastic Squeeze Bottle
- Pliers
- Wax Paper
Instructions
- Prepare Straws: Pull out the flexible part of each straw and secure the whole box of straws together using a rubber band. Place the bundled straws vertically into a glass that’s at least 4-5 inches tall to keep them steady while filling.
- Make Gelatin Mix: In a small bowl, combine the Jello powder and Knox unflavored gelatin. Stir slightly before adding 2 cups of boiling water. Mix thoroughly until all gelatin dissolves, approximately 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool and begin to set for about 20 minutes.
- Add Cream and Color: Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream until well incorporated. Add 10-12 drops of liquid food coloring until the desired worm color is achieved.
- Fill Straws (First Fill): Transfer the gelatin mixture into a plastic squeeze bottle. Partially fill each straw, leaving about an inch of space at the bottom in the glass to allow the mixture to settle properly. Freeze this initial fill for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Fill Straws (Second Fill): Remove the straws from the freezer and continue filling each straw until completely full with gelatin mixture.
- Set Gelatin Worms: Place the fully filled straws in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours to fully set the gelatin worms.
- Remove Worms from Straws: After chilling, carefully separate the straws from the bundle. Run each straw under hot water for 2-3 seconds to loosen the gelatin inside. Using pliers to grip the top of the straw, gently push the gelatin worm out onto a piece of wax paper.
- Add Sour Coating: Optionally, sprinkle citric acid on the worms to add a sour flavor.
- Storage: Store the finished Jello worms in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Prep time includes chilling time for the gelatin to set: approximately 3 hours.
- Make sure to use flexible plastic straws for easy removal of the worms.
- Citric acid is optional but gives a pleasant sour contrast.
- Run straws briefly under hot water to help slide worms out smoothly without breaking.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the worms fresh and prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 worm
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
