Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups

These Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your Halloween party. With eerie “eyeballs” made from juicy lychees, grapes, and jelly beans suspended inside bright red gelatin, they’re spooky enough to impress while still being completely kid-friendly.

They’re surprisingly simple to assemble and can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, haunted house snacks, or spooky movie nights. Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups are a fun treat that’s sure to get plenty of double takes!

You might also like these Ghost Krispies or Monster Nutter Butters!

How to make Easy Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups

Makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

Measuring cup, small saucepan, spoon, bowl, 4 clear plastic cups

Ingredients

• 2 cup water, divided
• 3 oz package strawberry Jello
• 12 Lychee
• 12 green grapes
• 12 black or brown Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

Step-by-Step Process

1. Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan, then stir in the gelatin for a few minutes until fully dissolved.

2. Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 1 ½ hours to firm only slightly.

3. Insert a jelly bean into a grape where it came off the vine.

4. Insert the grape into the lychee to form the “eyeballs”.

5. Add a little gelatin mixture to the bottom of the cup, then add an eyeball. Repeat with 2 more eyeballs and gelatin. The eyeballs and gelatin should be divided between 4 cups.

6. Refrigerate for 2 ½ – 3 hours to allow gelatin to set fully.

Helpful Tips for the Best Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups

• Let the gelatin cool slightly for Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups: Helps keep the eyeballs suspended.
• Use firm green grapes: Creates realistic-looking eyeballs.
• Assemble the eyeballs before pouring: Makes the process much easier.
• Chill completely: Allows Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups to fully set.
• Serve cold: Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups taste best straight from the refrigerator.