Halloween Worms

Get ready to spook and delight your guests with these eerily realistic Halloween Worms, a show-stopping treat perfect for any Halloween party or creepy-themed event! This fun and creative recipe combines strawberry-flavored Jell-O, unflavored gelatin, and a splash of heavy cream to craft squiggly, life-like "worms" that are sure to amaze and send shivers down spines. The addition of optional green food coloring takes their earthy, creepy aesthetic to the next level, while serving them atop crushed cookie "dirt" makes for an unforgettable presentation. Made with simple household items like plastic straws and a tall container, these gelatin worms are surprisingly easy to prepare and offer endless fun for both kids and adults. Whether you're creating a spooky buffet or pranking your friends, this recipe is the ultimate Halloween treat to get everyone in the festive spirit!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 oz Strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix
• 3 Unflavored gelatin packets
• 3 cups Heavy cream
• 3 drops Green food coloring (optional)
• 3 cups Water
• 100 Flexible plastic straws (with flex section)
• 1 Tall container (to hold the straws upright)
• 1 bottle Non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

Spray the inside of the plastic straws with non-stick spray to facilitate easy removal of the 'worms' later.

Step 2

Bundle the straws together, ensuring the flexible ends are at the bottom to create the texture of the worms. Place the bundled straws into a tall container, ensuring they stand upright and close together.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and the unflavored gelatin. Stir over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Add the strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix to the saucepan and stir until fully dissolved.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and optional green food coloring (to create a more earthy, worm-like appearance). Mix until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the gelatin mixture into the tall container, ensuring the mixture fills the straws completely. Let it cool on the counter for about 20 minutes, then transfer the container to the refrigerator and chill for 3-4 hours or until fully set.

Step 7

Once set, remove the straws from the container. Run warm water briefly over the outside of a few straws at a time to loosen the gelatin.

Step 8

Grip one end of a straw and squeeze firmly from the flexible end to push the 'worm' out. Repeat for all the straws.

Step 9

Serve the 'worms' on a plate or pile them onto crushed cookie crumbs to mimic dirt for an extra creepy presentation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1967.8 grams (1967.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5016

Total Fat 429.30g	550%
Saturated Fat 144.00g	720%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 720mg	240%
Sodium 744mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 153.90g	56%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 145.80g
Protein 26.10g	52%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.3%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 13.4%