Description
Get ready to elevate your holiday celebrations with Candy Cane Jell-O Shots! These festive, layered treats perfectly blend the refreshing taste of peppermint with the sweetness of cherry, making them a delightful addition to any gathering. Each shot is topped with light whipped cream and garnished with crushed candy canes, ensuring that they not only taste good but look stunning as well. Ideal for both adults and kids (just omit the vodka), these colorful shots will impress your guests and add a touch of cheer to your party. Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s, or any festive occasion, these Candy Cane Jell-O Shots are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 ounces) cherry Jell-O
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or topping
- 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes
- 1 cup vodka (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the cherry Jell-O in boiling water and stir until fully dissolved. Add cold water and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Pour the mixture into shot glasses or plastic cups, filling them halfway. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Once set, add a layer of whipped cream on top of each shot glass.
- If using vodka, mix it with any leftover Jell-O and pour over the whipped cream layer.
- Chill again for an hour or until firm before serving.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg