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Ocean-Themed Gelatin Parfaits


  • Author: hamidkom
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and colorful dessert that features blue gelatin, vanilla foam, and gummy sea creatures, perfect for parties and gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 2 3 oz boxes of blue gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 8-10 vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers (crushed)
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or vanilla pudding
  • Gummy fish, sharks, turtles, or other ocean-themed candy
  • Clear cups, mason jars, or parfait glasses
  • Optional garnishes: mint leaves, candy pearls, or sprinkles
  • Nerds, sour belts, or candy rocks


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add boiling water to the blue gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Add cold water and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Place gummy sea creatures in the bottom of each cup and pour in about 3/4 cup of the cooled gelatin mixture.
  3. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until fully set.
  4. Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped topping or vanilla pudding on top to create the foam layer.
  5. Crush vanilla cookies or graham crackers and sprinkle on top of the foam layer as sand.
  6. Decorate with optional toppings like mint leaves, candy pearls, and candy rocks.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Make the parfaits a day ahead for convenience and use different colors of gelatin for a layered effect.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Refrigeration
  • Cuisine: American