What scary food are you planning for Halloween this year? I created these Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots that are super easy to make and have the nice addition of vodka to get your adult, Covid-safe party started! These Jell-O shots are scary good!
Every year, I go to my cousin's annual Halloween party, except for this year. I'm sad because I go all in with my costume! But that doesn't mean that this year you can't get into the Halloween spirit (ie, vodka!).
If you've ever spiked your Jell-O (remember college?), it's the same way but in a shallow tray instead of a shot glass. But a shot glass will work too if you don't have these adorable porcelain tasting spoons on hand. These slimy eyeballs are actually lychees from a can.The lychees sure do look like eyeballs, and conveniently have a hole in the middle so you can insert a blueberry or raspberry for the pupil. So creepy!
Steps to make Eyeball Jell-O Shots:
- I used strawberry-flavored Jell-O for this recipe, but you can use cherry or any red-colored gelatin. Add the vodka (I used Tito's) when you add in the cold water and let set in fridge for about 2 to 4 hours. (Leave out the vodka if you want this to be kid-friendly.)
- Drain the can of lychees in a colander. Place one or two fresh blueberries into the hole of each lychee. Set aside.
- Using a fork, break up the set Jell-O. Using tasting spoons (or shot glasses), spoon a teaspoon of the Jell-O onto each spoon and top with a lychee “eyeball.”
- I sprinkled some plastic spiders around the Jell-O shots for effect. Get creative with this!
Where to buy canned lychees:
Canned lychees can be purchased at the Asian market and specialty markets. Or, you can get them online here.
How to assemble creepy eyeball Jell-O shots on a platter:
If you don't have serving spoons and prefer to present these Creepy Eyeballs on a platter, just spread out the Jell-O and place the eyeballs on top with a speared toothpick. Or, put each "eyeball" on an individual serving spoon on top of a dollop of Jell-O. Either way, still very creepy!
Would you dare? These Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots are just what you need on your Halloween party table for a good scare!
These boozy little Halloween treats will have your party guests doing a double-take!
Other Halloween food ideas:
I'm a bit obsessed with Halloween, including Halloween food! So check these out. If you liked my Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots, you’re going to want to make these Halloween recipes too!
These fun-to-make Spooky Blue Pancakes, made with blue spirulina superfood powder, are just what you need to get you into the Halloween spirit!
These Pumpkin Monster Cookies will literally melt in your mouth. Perfectly soft, delicious, and so much fun to make for Halloween!
TIPS & TRICKS
- You can make the Jell-O a few days in advance. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator for when you're ready to assemble.
- Be careful! These little Jell-O shots are potent! They go down easily and the alcohol can hit you quickly, so pace yourself!
- Leave out the vodka if these are for the kids. They'll love these scary Halloween treats!
- If your shot is too tart, add a little sweetness. Simple syrup works best and can take the place of a portion of the water; 1 ounce or less should do.
- Lychees can be purchased at select gourmet grocery stores and at most Asian markets. Or you can buy it on Amazon here.
Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots
These Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots are just what you need on your Halloween party table! So scary!
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 10 1x
Ingredients
For the Jell-O:
- 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry or cherry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
For the eyeballs:
- 1 (20 ounce) can lychees
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Make the Jell-O: Empty Jell-O package into a large mixing bowl and add the boiling water. Continue stirring for two minutes or until the Jell-O is completely dissolved. Add in the cold water and vodka. Stir until completely mixed and pour into a shallow dish. Let set in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours until firm.
- Make the eyeballs: Drain the can of lychees in a colander. Place one or two blueberries into the hole of each lychee. Set aside.
- Assemble: Using a fork, break up the set Jell-O. Using tasting spoons (or shot glasses), spoon a teaspoon of the Jell-O onto each spoon and top with a lychee “eyeball.” Serve the Creepy Eyeball Jell-O Shots on a tray if desired.
Notes
- You can make the Jell-O a few days in advance. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator for when you're ready to assemble.
- Be careful! These little Jell-O shots are potent! They go down easily and the alcohol can hit you quickly, so pace yourself!
- Leave out the vodka if these are for the kids. They'll love these scary Halloween treats!
- If your shot is too tart, add a little sweetness. Simple syrup works best and can take the place of a portion of the water; 1 ounce or less should do.
- Lychees can be purchased at select gourmet grocery stores and at most Asian markets. Or you can buy it on Amazon here.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 13.8 g
- Sodium: 39.8 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is such a fun idea for Halloween parties!
Asian Caucasian says
Thanks, Toni! It was fun to make too! Would you eat an eyeball jello shot? I dare you!
Lindsay Cotter says
These are going to be a fun way to get the Halloween party started! Love that they can be make non-alcoholic for the kiddos too!
Asian Caucasian says
Yes!! These are scary good! And so fun and easy!
Lisa says
Fun to make!
Asian Caucasian says
It's creepy but scary good! If you're making this for the kiddos, leave out the vodka! 🙂