Ectoplasm Slime Jello Cups (Print)

Jiggly lime jello cups topped with gooey green slime, ideal for festive parties and spooky celebrations.

# Components:

→ Jello Layer

01 - 2 boxes (3 oz each) lime-flavored gelatin
02 - 2 cups boiling water
03 - 2 cups cold water

→ Slime Layer

04 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1/2 cup hot water
06 - 1 box (3 oz) lime-flavored gelatin
07 - Green food coloring, optional

→ Decorations

08 - Candy eyeballs or gummy worms, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 boxes of lime-flavored gelatin with 2 cups boiling water. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is fully dissolved, then add 2 cups cold water and mix to ensure an even consistency.
02 - Divide the gelatin mixture evenly among 8 clear cups, filling each about halfway. Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour until the layer sets.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup hot water. Add 1 box lime-flavored gelatin and mix until the gelatin is completely dissolved. For a vivid color, mix in a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
04 - Allow the slime mixture to cool to room temperature, ensuring it does not begin to set.
05 - Once the jello base is firm, gently pour or spoon the cooled slime mixture over the set jello in each cup, filling to the top. Return to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
06 - Before serving, decorate each cup with candy eyeballs or gummy worms for a festive finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick assembly with just fifteen minutes of active work no baking required
  • Perfect for themed parties and easy to customize with fun candy toppings
  • Bright color and tangy flavor are a hit with adults and kids alike
  • Make ahead for stressfree entertaining
02 -
  • Great for prepping a day ahead the texture only improves
  • Gluten free when using safe decorations
  • Easy to adapt for vegetarians or vegans
03 -
  • Let the slime layer cool fully before topping your jello hot slime will melt the base and ruin the layers
  • Use clear cups to show off your ghoulish creation
  • A squeeze of lime juice amps up flavor and keeps the color electric

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