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Scary Halloween jelly

Scary Halloween Jelly That Will Thrill Your Little Goblins

Scary Halloween jelly with eyeballs and spooky fingers is a delightful treat perfect for any Halloween gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 270 g Strawberry or Raspberry Jelly 2 x 135g packs
  • 425 g Lychee in Syrup Can use fresh lychees
For the Eyeballs
  • 12-14 Seedless Green Grapes Can substitute with small blueberries
  • 12-14 Dark Coloured Jelly Beans Any similar-sized candy works
For the Spooky Fingers
  • 80 g White Marzipan Almond paste can be used instead
  • 6-8 Blanched Almonds Slivered almonds can be used instead
For Decoration
  • 1 tbsp Red Piping Gel or Icing Represents 'blood'

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • Clear dish or bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the jelly cubes into smaller pieces for easier dissolving. In a mixing bowl, combine the jelly with 400ml of boiling water. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the jelly is completely dissolved and the mixture appears smooth and clear.
  2. Drain the lychees and reserve the syrup. In a separate container, mix the reserved lychee syrup with cold water to achieve a total of 400ml. Pour this mixture into the dissolved jelly, stirring well to combine until evenly blended and the jelly mixture is beautifully vibrant.
  3. Pour one-quarter of the jelly mixture into a clear dish or bowl, ensuring an even layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes, or until the jelly is just set but not fully firm.
  4. While the jelly base sets, create the eyeballs. Take the seedless green grapes and carefully insert a dark colored jelly bean into each one. Then, push this grape into a lychee.
  5. Next, take the white marzipan and knead it until soft. Roll it into finger-sized sausages, shaping them with slight curves. Decorate each finger with red piping gel and attach blanched almonds for nails.
  6. Once the first jelly layer is set, carefully arrange half of the prepared eyeballs on top. Slowly pour in another layer of the jelly mixture and return the dish to the refrigerator. Allow this layer to chill for another 30 minutes until it firms up slightly.
  7. After the second layer is set, place the remaining eyeballs on the jelly’s surface, creating an eerie presentation. Line up your spooky marzipan fingers along the sides of the dish, then pour the last of the jelly mixture over everything.
  8. When ready to serve, remove the dish from the refrigerator. The Scary Halloween jelly should be firm yet wobbly, showcasing the vibrant layers and spooky decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste and presentation, serve the jelly on the same day it's made. Consider adding the spooky fingers right before serving.

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