Description
Candy Cane Jello Shots are a festive, peppermint-infused strawberry treat perfect for holiday parties. These bright red, bite-sized desserts are easy to make, fun to serve, and bring a cheerful pop of flavor and color to any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, crushed candy cane, holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1 cup of boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup cold water and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into small plastic or silicone shot cups (about 1 ounce each).
- Place the cups on a tray and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy cane or sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Use cherry or raspberry Jello for a flavor variation.
- Create layers using red Jello and a white gelatin layer made with condensed milk.
- Do not freeze, as it will ruin the Jello texture.
- Use festive toppings for a holiday-ready presentation.
- Make in an 8×8-inch dish and cut into cubes for a large batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
