Watermelon Jello Cups for Summer Parties
Watermelon Jello Cups are the ultimate summer treat, perfect for parties or a refreshing snack. These vibrant, bite-sized desserts combine sweet watermelon juice with gelatin, delivering a fun and flavorful experience that will impress guests of all ages. Easy to customize with various fruits and flavors, these jello cups are both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying, making them a must-have for any warm-weather gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon, pureed
- 1 cup flavored gelatin (strawberry or raspberry)
- 1 cup water (or coconut water)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to create cups.
- Blend the watermelon until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve to remove pulp.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water according to package instructions.
- Mix the strained watermelon juice with the dissolved gelatin and add sugar and lemon juice if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the hollowed-out watermelon halves or individual cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. Slice or scoop out to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jello cup (100g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg