jello easter eggs
These colorful Jello Easter Eggs make a fun and festive treat for the holiday. They are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite flavors and colors.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 egg carton
- 1 plastic egg molds or small plastic cups
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 cup water for gelatin
- 1 cup cold water for mixing
- 3 oz Jello mix any flavor, such as strawberry, lime, or blue raspberry
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (0.25 oz)
- ΒΌ cup sugar optional, for extra sweetness
- as needed spray non-stick cooking spray for greasing molds
- as desired drops food coloring optional, to enhance colors
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove it from heat.
- Add the Jello mix and unflavored gelatin to the hot water. Whisk until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup of cold water. If you want to add extra sweetness, mix in the sugar until dissolved.
- If you want to use food coloring, add a few drops now to enhance the color of your Jello mixture.
- Lightly spray the inside of plastic egg molds or small cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Carefully pour the Jello mixture into the egg molds or cups, filling each one about three-quarters full.
- If using an egg carton, place the filled molds inside to keep them upright.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator and allow them to set for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
- Once set, gently remove the Jello eggs from the molds by squeezing them slightly or running a knife around the edges.
- Display the Jello Easter Eggs on a decorative plate or use as part of an Easter egg hunt.
Notes
You can mix and match different colors and flavors of Jello to create a vibrant assortment.
These treats can be made a day in advance, making them perfect for Easter celebrations.
Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations by mixing different Jello flavors.