Jello Worms in Dirt: A Creepy Crawly Halloween Dessert!

By julius
23 October, 2020
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With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to try this creepy Jello worms in dirt. Made from a combination of flavored Jello and Oreo crumbs, this treat is sure to be the spookiest dish on the table.

So, check out the easy-to-follow recipe below.

How to Make Jello Worms as a Frighteningly Fun Halloween Dessert

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Ingredients:

1 package (6 oz.) raspberry or grape-flavored gelatin
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 cups boiling water
¾ cup whipping cream
100 straws with bendable necks (or enough to fill your container)
Tall container (1 quart or 1 liter milk carton)
1 package (15 oz.) Oreo cookies

Directions:

Combine all gelatin packets in a bowl and add boiling water.
Let it cool to lukewarm, about 20 minutes. Add the whipping cream.
Pull straws to extend to full length. Stand the straws upright in a large container, making sure the end is firmly pressed against the bottom of the container. Wrap the ends of the straws tightly in plastic wrap.
Gently pour the gelatin into the straws until it reaches the top. Leave in the fridge to set.
To remove the worms, roll a rolling pin over the straws or use your fingers and squeeze them out.
Cover and chill until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
Worms will hold at room temperature up to 2 hours.
Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. You can also place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin).
Arrange jelly worms in a bowl with Oreo crumbs and serve. Enjoy your spooky treat!

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For sure, your Halloween party just got spookier! This dirt and worms recipe is the perfect Halloween dessert for ghosts and ghouls of all ages – and it's also surprisingly tasty.

Did you have fun making these creepy crawlers? These Jello worms in dirt are even more fun to eat – and they're the perfect amount of scary. Also, let us know if you have your own Halloween dessert ideas in the comments!

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