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Santa Jello Cups are filled with delicious strawberry jello and wrapped with cute free printable Santa belts and topped off with whipped cream. The perfect no-bake treat for the kiddos or the young at heart!
Why We Love This Recipe!
- EASY: Simple ingredients keep these super easy and make your holiday display super festive.
- TASTY: Who doesn’t love a bowl full of jelly (I mean jello)?
- KID-FRIENDLY: Let the kids jump in and help attach the belts. Older kids can even help make the jello.
- VERSATILE: Make them Kid Friendly, Sugar-Free (Low Carb), or Adult Friendly.
Christmas is always a time filled with wonder and expectation. This time of year there are so many things on our list with all the holiday parties, kid’s classroom parties, or Christmas events. I’m always looking for something simple to make or something I can make ahead to make entertaining easy.
Santa Jello Cups are just that! Fun holiday treats made effortlessly with the help of a simple printable (found below). Santa’s Belly isn’t complete without a wide black belt trimmed with a gold buckle.
Key Ingredient Notes
Variations and Substitutions
How To Make Santa Jello Cups
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
- Place water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and pour Strawberry Jello into boiling hot water and whisk until dissolved. Stir in the remaining cold water.
- Divide the Jello mixture evenly into cups.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to set, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve wrap Santa’s Belt around the cup and use a piece of scotch tape in the back to secure it.
- Top with whipped cream and any desired toppings. Enjoy!
Tips
- Make Ahead: Make the Santa Jello Cups 1-2 days before needing to serve them. This allows time to chill and set up. Then they are ready for your party or event. Add whipped cream just before serving. You can even find plastic cups with plastic lids for easy transport.
Recipe FAQ’s
To speed-set or quick-set the jello, mix 1 ½ cups of boiling water into the jello mix. Then add ice to 1 cup of cold water to measure 2 ½ cups. Then stir that into the gelatin mixture until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice cubes. Pour into cups and place in the refrigerator to finish setting for about 30 to 90 minutes.
You can speed up the time by placing it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. You will need to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t freeze. Freezing the jello will ruin it.
Yes. Use sugar-free jello for a fun way to enjoy the perfect low-carb Christmas dessert. Add them to your table along with the Christmas cookies for a more keto-friendly option for guests.
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Storage Information
Storage: Christmas Jello Cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up 3-5 days. Just cover with foil or plastic wrap or place in an airtight container.
MORE EASY & FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TREATS
This holiday season Santa’s Belt Jello Cups are an easy way to make a delicious Christmas Dessert!
You can make them suit the whole family by keeping them kid-friendly, making them a fun Christmas jello shot, or even a sugar-free version for those watching their sugar intake.
Serve them along with any of our Christmas Recipes and your next holiday party will be complete!
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Santa Jello Cups (With Printable Santa Belt)
Equipment
- Scotch Tape
Ingredients
- 1 box Strawberry Jello
- 4 cups water, divided
- whipped cream , for topping
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and pour the strawberry Jello packet into boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Sir in 2 cups of cold water.
- Divide the Jello mixture evenly into 5 cups.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to set, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve wrap Santa's Belt around the cup and use a piece of scotch tape in the back to secure it.
- Top with whipped cream, a fresh strawberry, holiday sprinkles, or any desired toppings. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
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Great idea! I will definitely make them for Christmas!
Such an easy recipe to make, and holiday perfect too. So fun making it.
I made these for my daughters school party and they were a hit! Thanks so much for sharing!
Perfection! These are so easy and cute, and I think they’d be perfect for any holiday party.
Oh such fun jello cups! I love that printable Santa belt. Definitely perfect for the holidays.