Imagine a dessert that's not just a treat for your taste buds, but a visual spectacle that transforms your ordinary dining experience into an underwater adventure! These Dory Aquarium Jello Cups are more than just a dessert - they're an edible work of art that will make both kids and adults say "WOW!" With vibrant blue and green layers, suspended gummy fish, and a playful ocean-inspired design, this recipe turns a simple Jello treat into a magical culinary experience that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 package blue Jello
- 1 package green Jello
- Gummy fish candies
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, flat surface in your refrigerator with enough space to hold 6 clear serving glasses or cups
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the blue Jello powder and add 1 cup of boiling water, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the powder completely dissolves
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the blue Jello mixture and stir thoroughly to combine and cool the liquid
- Carefully pour the blue Jello mixture into each serving glass, filling them approximately halfway
- Place the glasses at a slight angle in the refrigerator and allow the blue Jello to partially set for about 45-60 minutes, until it becomes slightly thickened but not completely firm
- Once the blue layer is partially set, gently place several gummy fish candies at different angles within the Jello layer
- Prepare the green Jello using the same method as the blue Jello - dissolve powder in 1 cup boiling water, then add 1 cup cold water
- Slowly pour the green Jello over the blue layer and partially set gummy fish, ensuring the candies remain suspended in the layers
- Return the glasses to the refrigerator and allow the Jello to completely set for an additional 1 hour
- Before serving, optionally top each Jello cup with a dollop of whipped cream to represent ocean foam
- Serve chilled and enjoy the underwater-themed dessert
Tips
- Use clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layered effect and suspended gummy fish
- Angle your glasses slightly while setting each layer to create a more dynamic, three-dimensional look
- Ensure Jello is only partially set before adding the next layer to help gummy fish "suspend" naturally
- Use cold water to help Jello set faster and maintain a vibrant color
- For extra creativity, mix different colored gummy fish or add small edible decorations
- Chill glasses before pouring Jello to help layers set more quickly and cleanly
- If you want a more stable suspension, slightly thicken the first layer before adding fish
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 80kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
