These adorable Santa Hat Jello Shots are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your holiday parties! Made with cherry jello, vodka, and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, they look just like tiny Santa hats. These boozy treats are not only delicious but also incredibly Instagram-worthy.
The best part about these Santa Hat Jello Shots is how easy they are to make ahead of time. Simply prepare the jello base, let it set, and add the cute decorations right before serving. Your guests will be amazed by these creative holiday treats that taste as good as they look!
How To Make Santa Hat Jello Shots
Step 1. I start by bringing 1 cup of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Once the water is bubbling away, I whisk in the jello mix until it’s completely dissolved – this usually takes about 2 minutes of constant whisking. Make sure there are no lumps!
Step 2. Next, I let the jello mixture cool slightly before adding the cold water and vodka. I whisk everything together to combine, then allow the mixture to cool further until it’s no longer steaming. This step is crucial – if the mixture is too hot, it won’t set properly.
Step 3. I line my shot cups on a tray for easy handling, then carefully pour the jello mixture into each cup. I like to use a measuring cup with a spout for this – it makes the process much cleaner! Then into the refrigerator they go until fully set, usually about 2 hours.
Step 4. Here’s where the magic happens! Before serving, I pipe a layer of whipped cream on top to create Santa’s hat brim. Then I add an upside-down strawberry and finish with a small dab of whipped cream for the hat’s pom-pom. The result is absolutely adorable and so festive!
Christmas Santa Hat Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 3 oz. box of cherry or strawberry jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup vodka if not using vodka use 1 ½ cup of boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- whipped cream
- 12 strawberries with tops removed
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once water is boiling whisk in jello mix until fully dissolved.
- Allow the mix to cool slightly and then add in the cold water and vodka (if using), whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to further cool until it is no longer steaming.
- Line the shot cups on a tray and pour the jello mixture into the cups. refrigerate until fully set.
- Before serving, pipe a layer of whipped cream on the top to make the brim of Santa’s hat. Then add an upside down strawberry and top with a small dab of whipped cream to finish the hat. Enjoy! ☺
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