Description
Tropical Hawaiian Beach Party Jello Cups bring ocean-inspired layers of blue gelatin and whimsical beach decorations to summer celebrations. Colorful umbrellas, graham cracker sand, and playful gummy fish create a delightful dessert landscape perfect for poolside gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 (3 oz / 85 g) boxes blue raspberry Jell-O
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 8 vanilla wafers or golden Oreos, crushed
- 8–10 gummy fish or sharks
- 8–10 mini drink umbrellas or beach-themed decorations
- 8 small clear plastic cups
Instructions
- Dissolve Mixture: Whisk jello powder with boiling water in a spacious mixing vessel until completely integrated, ensuring no granular residue remains.
- Cooling and Preparation: Allow liquid to temper for approximately 10-15 minutes, incorporating cold water while stirring to achieve optimal consistency and prevent rapid setting.
- Portioning and Setting: Distribute translucent mixture evenly into clear serving vessels, filling approximately two-thirds of each container, then transfer to refrigeration unit for 2-3 hours until fully solidified.
- Texture and Landscape Creation: Crumble graham crackers or vanilla wafers meticulously to simulate sandy terrain, gently spreading across the jello’s surface with delicate precision.
- Oceanic Embellishments: Strategically position gummy marine creatures atop the textured surface, complementing with miniature beach-themed accessories like cocktail umbrellas to enhance visual appeal and whimsical presentation.
- Final Styling: Optional: Crown each cup with a billowy cloud of whipped cream, mimicking oceanic foam and adding a luxurious textural contrast to the vibrant jello foundation.
- Serving Recommendation: Retrieve from refrigeration immediately prior to presentation, ensuring maximum chill and structural integrity for an immersive coastal-inspired dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure Jell-O completely dissolves by whisking thoroughly to prevent lumpy texture and achieve smooth, consistent jellies.
- Let mixture cool 10-15 minutes to prevent melting decorations and maintain proper gelatin setting consistency.
- Pour Jell-O slowly into cups at a slight angle to create clean, even layers without splashing or uneven distribution.
- Experiment with different flavors and colors to match party themes, dietary needs like using sugar-free Jell-O for low-sugar options, or adapting for vegetarian guests with agar-agar substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg