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Jello Worms Jars | a Spooky Halloween Treat

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These creepy-cute Jello Worms Jars are the ultimate Halloween dessert! Layers of rich chocolate ganache, crushed Oreo “dirt”, and wiggly cherry-flavored Jello worms create a deliciously spooky surprise in every bite. Perfect for Halloween parties, kids, and anyone who loves a mix of fun and fright!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
REFRIGERATE 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Halloween
Cuisine Halloween Food
Servings 4

Equipment

flexible straws

Ingredients
 

  • 10 Halloween Oreo Cookies (@oreo @oreo_france)

JELLO WORMS

  • 25 oz (710 g) boiling water (3 cups)
  • 6 oz (170 g) dark cherry JELL-O (2 packs | @jello)
  • 0.74 oz (21 g) unflavored gelatin (3 packs | @e.d.smithfoods)
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • 1/4 tsp green food coloring
  • 6.35 oz (180 g) heavy cream (Cold | 3/4 cups)

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

  • 5.30 oz (150 g) heavy cream
  • 5.30 oz (150 g) dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • NOTE: For this recipe, I used yogurt glass jars, you can use any jars you like.
  • Stretch each of the straws open to extend the flexible parts. NOTE: I used a bag of 125 straws.
    Transfer the straws into a Wide Mouth Mason Jar with the flexible side towards the bottom. Set aside.

OREOS PREPARATION

  • Add the Oreos to a small food processor. Mix until crumbly and texture resembles wet sand.
    10 Halloween Oreo Cookies
  • Transfer 1/3 to a plate. NOTE: This is where we will "drop" our worms.

JELLO WORMS PREPARATION

  • In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water and stir in the two packs of dark cherry jello together with the 3 packs of unflavored gelatin. Mix until completely dissolved.
    NOTE: I recommend mixing a pack at a time.
    25 oz boiling water, 6 oz dark cherry JELL-O, 0.74 oz unflavored gelatin
  • Add the red and green food coloring. Stir until you get an earthy like color.
    2 drops red food coloring, 1/4 tsp green food coloring
  • Pour the heavy cream and gently stir until combined.
    NOTE: Do not whip it!
    6.35 oz heavy cream
  • Pour the mixture through the top of the straws until it fills the container.
    NOTE: The straws will self level so don’t worry about filling each individual straw.
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    NOTE: The heavy cream separates from the Jello as it sets, so the bottom part of each worm will have a small portion of clear Jello and the top will be opaque. That's perfectly normal.
  • When the jello is set. Gently pull the straw out of the jar. And one at a time, run the straw under hot water for about 3 seconds.
    NOTE: Do not do it any longer or the jello will melt and do not run water into the straw.
  • Pinch the straw from the top down to squeeze out each worm.
  • I have learnt it is better to squeeze the worms on top of the Oreo crumbs plate. The worms will naturally coat themselves and will be easier to manipulate.
    NOTE: For this recipe you will need about 5 worms per jar.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE PREPARATION

  • Pour the heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl and bring it just to a boil in microwave, about 30 seconds at a time (1 minute total). Add the dark chocolate chips and swirl to coat all chips. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, then stir. Set aside.
    5.30 oz heavy cream, 5.30 oz dark chocolate chips

ASSEMBLY

  • Dip the rim of the glass jar into the chocolate ganache, just enough to cover the top edge of the glass.
    Then, dip or roll it into the 2/3 Oreo crumbs, and rotate the glass to ensure even coverage.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache evenly into the 4 jars.
  • Add about 2-3 tablespoons of Oreo crumbs in each jar.
  • Transfer about 5 worms which were previously coated in Oreo crumbs.
    Then squeeze out 2 additional worms per jar for added effect.
  • Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. Enjoy! "BONE" Appétit & Happy Halloween!
    STORAGE: You can keep chocolate ganache at room temperature for about 2 days before it should be refrigerated. It will set as time goes by.
    NOTE: If prepping in advance, assemble the Oreo crumbs and worms at the last minute.

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Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword best chocolate ganache, halloween candy, halloween dessert, Halloween Oreos, jello worms, spooky treat
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