Description
Sweet and spirited Boozy Jello Candy Melts bring grown-up party fun to classic dessert treats. Colorful gelatin squares infused with smooth liqueur create playful cocktail-inspired bites perfect for adult celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 3-ounce (85 grams) packs flavored gelatin (strawberry, lime, blue raspberry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold alcohol (vodka, rum, tequila, or champagne)
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
Preparation and Decoration:
- Non-stick spray or vegetable oil (for greasing molds)
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (for tanginess)
- Edible glitter (for decoration)
- Sanding sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare silicone molds by lightly coating with non-stick spray, positioning them on a baking sheet for convenient refrigerator transfer.
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water, allowing it to bloom and absorb liquid for 5 minutes.
- Dissolve flavored gelatin and sugar in boiling water, stirring continuously until completely integrated, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate bloomed unflavored gelatin into the hot flavored mixture, ensuring thorough dissolution.
- Cool gelatin mixture for 10 minutes, maintaining a warm but not hot temperature.
- Introduce cold alcohol, selecting from vodka, rum, tequila, or champagne. Optional: add citric acid for enhanced tanginess.
- Carefully pour mixture into molds, filling cavities nearly to the top. Gently tap to eliminate air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until jello solidifies completely.
- Release candies from molds by flexing silicone. Optional: embellish with edible glitter or sanding sugar.
- Serve immediately or store in sealed container within refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining chilled temperature.
Notes
- Choose high-quality gelatin to ensure smooth, clear texture and consistent setting.
- Try different alcohol types for unique flavor combinations, matching spirits with complementary gelatin flavors.
- Use silicone molds with interesting shapes to elevate the visual appeal of your boozy candies.
- When adding alcohol, keep the proportion moderate to maintain the jello’s structural integrity and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg