The Jell-O Aquarium is a delightful and creative dessert that will wow both kids and adults alike. This recipe combines the fun of making Jell-O with the excitement of creating an underwater scene. With different layers of colorful Jell-O, candy fish, and gummy sharks, this dessert looks like a real aquarium. It's a perfect treat for parties, birthdays, or any special occasion. Get ready to dive into a sea of sweetness!
Ingredients
- 6 boxes of flavored gelatin (assorted colors)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 cups cold water
- Assorted candy fish
- Gummy sharks
- Crushed graham crackers
- Clear plastic cups
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, empty one packet of flavored gelatin.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water to the gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the prepared gelatin into clear plastic cups, filling them about 1/4 of the way.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator and let the gelatin set for about 20 minutes.
- Repeat the process with different colors of gelatin, adding each layer on top of the previous one.
- Before adding the next layer of gelatin, place some candy fish and gummy sharks on the already set layer.
- Once all the layers are added, place the cups back in the refrigerator and let the gelatin completely set for about 3 hours or overnight.
- To create the sandy bottom of the aquarium, fill a small dish with crushed graham crackers.
- Before serving, dip each cup in warm water for a few seconds to loosen the gelatin. Then, carefully remove the Jell-O from the cups onto a plate.
- Place each Jell-O aquarium on top of the crushed graham crackers to resemble a sandy bottom.
- Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.
- Serve the Jell-O Aquarium immediately and enjoy the underwater adventure!
