Get ready to serve the creepiest, coolest treat at your Halloween parties! These wobbly red Jello cups with edible lychee eyeballs are spooky, delicious, and downright fun to make. Whip up a tray of these Halloween Jello desserts with just 5 ingredients.

Why You’ll Love These Halloween Jello Cups

Minimal ingredients – with just 5 ingredients, these Halloween jello cups are simple to assemble, no baking required!

Fun for little ones to make – these are easy Jello cups for kids who like to get creative and hands on in the kitchen.

Spooky and fun – the red strawberry Jello mimics “bloody” Halloween vibes, while the edible lychee eyeballs with green grape irises and black jelly bean pupils create a creepy-cute design that’ll impress both adults and kids.

Perfect to make ahead – these eyeball Jello cups can be made the day before and stored in the fridge, ready to bring out as the festivities begin.

Easily adaptable – You can also easily double this recipe when serving a larger crowd or change the color of the Jello, depending on your spooky preferences.

Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
3 oz package strawberry Jello
12 Lychee
12 green grapes
12 black or brown Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

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How To Make Halloween Jello Cups

Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan, then stir in the gelatin for a few minutes until fully dissolved.

Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate it for 1 ½ hours to firm only slightly.

Insert a jelly bean into a grape where it came off the vine.

Insert the grape into the lychee to form the “eyeballs”.

Add a little gelatin mixture to the bottom of the cup, then add an eyeball.

Repeat this with 2 more eyeballs and gelatin. The total eyeballs and gelatin should be divided between 4 Halloween Jello cups.

Refrigerate the assembled eyeball Jello cups for 2 ½ – 3 hours to allow the gelatin to set fully.

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Storage Instructions for Halloween Jello Cups

To keep your eyeball Jello wobbly and fresh in preparation for your parties, follow these simple storage tips:

Room Temperature

Don’t leave these eyeball Jello cups at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. After that, bacteria can start to grow, especially if exposed to heat or humidity.

In The Fridge

Cover your assembled Halloween Jello cups with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Serve them chilled straight from the fridge as spooky treats.

Freezing

I don’t recommend freezing these homemade Jello cups for kids, as the freezing and thawing process will significantly alter the texture of this Halloween dessert.

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Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups

Here’s the creepiest, coolest treat to serve this spooky season! These wobbly red Jello cups with edible lychee eyeballs are creepy, delicious, and downright fun to make. Whip up a tray with just 5 ingredients.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Down Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Serving Size

Equipment

Measuring cup
small saucepan
spoon
bowl
4 clear plastic cups

Ingredients

2 cups water divided
3 oz package strawberry Jello
12 Lychee
12 green grapes
12 black or brown Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

Instructions

Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan, then stir in the gelatin for a few minutes until fully dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate it for 1 ½ hours to firm only slightly.
Insert a jelly bean into a grape where it came off the vine.
Insert the grape into the lychee to form the “eyeballs”.
Add a little gelatin mixture to the bottom of the cup, then add an eyeball.
Repeat this with 2 more eyeballs and gelatin. The total eyeballs and gelatin should be divided between 4 Halloween Jello cups.
Refrigerate the assembled eyeball Jello cups for 2 ½ – 3 hours to allow the gelatin to set fully.

Notes

Room Temperature: Don’t leave out for more than 2 hours—heat and humidity can cause spoilage.
Refrigerator: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3–5 days. Serve chilled.
Freezing: Not recommended—freezing ruins the Jello’s texture.

Creepy Eyeball Jello Cups

Why You’ll Love These Halloween Jello Cups