30+ Fun and Spooky Halloween Jello Recipes (2024)

There are so many ways to transform sweet jello into ghoulish treats. Check out these 30+ Halloween Jello Ideas for inspiration for your next party!

Jello is so versatile, that you can create all kinds of Halloween desserts with it – cups, cakes, brownies, and more. It’s the perfect base for all kinds of creepy treats.

We love Jello in all its forms as a side dish, so we thought it would be fun to put together a round-up of lots of different fun Halloween Jello Recipes!

We have separated them into family-friendly, as well as some that may contain alcohol for those who want that type of recipe.

Halloween Jello is the perfect spooky treat for all your Halloween parties! Whether you are the room mom of your child’s class or want to throw a family party- with just a little time your next Halloween party is sure to be a hit. There is no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than having themed treats!

I personally think the best part of any part is the food!

And you could just make regular Jello but if you are wanting to make a yummy treat and wow your friends and family then you will love all these great ideas!

Make sure you plan ahead with plenty of time to make sure the Jello powder has enough time to form and gel. Some recipes simply have you follow the package directions while others will have you do something a little differently so be sure to read the instructions properly!

And before you know it in a blink of an eye you will have a delicious treat!

Keep reading to learn how to wow your guests and say Happy Halloween with a grand entrance!

What are the best types of Jello to use?

There are so many kinds of jello which makes this lots of fun! Some of the more popular flavors to use are:

• Orange Jell-O or Orange Gelatin
• Green Jello
• Lemon gelatin or Lemon Jello
• Lime Jello
• Unflavored gelatin
• Sugar free Jello

Ways to Make Jello More “Halloween” for your next holiday party

There are a lot of little extras you can add to your Jello to give that magical effect and a little extra sweetness that your guests will love! You can find most of these add-ons at your local grocery store or even at a craft store like Michael’s.

• Gummy Worms
• Gummy Eyeballs
• Candy Corn
• Candy eyes
• Whipped Cream or Cool Whip
• Pie Filling
• Food coloring
• Black sanding sugar

Family-Friendly Halloween Jello Recipes

Alcoholic Jello Recipes

And for your Adult Halloween Party, the easiest way to make an impression is with this festive list of alcoholic Halloween Jell-O cups and shots. Please drink responsibly.

More Jello Salad Recipes

• Easy Halloween Jello Salad with Gummy Worms and Blackberries
• Creamy Orange Jello Salad with Mandarin Oranges
• Easy Strawberry Jello Salad
• Easy Watergate Jello Salad
• Simple Lime Jello Salad Recipe
• Simple Layered Blueberry Jello Salad