Gelatin Eyeballs
Get ready to wow (and spook) your guests with these eerily realistic Gelatin Eyeballs, the ultimate Halloween party centerpiece! Made with a base of unflavored gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and light corn syrup for a subtle sweetness, these edible creations come to life with vibrant edible food coloring to craft lifelike irises, pupils, and optional creepy red veins. Perfectly set in spherical molds, these gelatin spheres are easy to prepare and make a chillingly fun addition to any Halloween spread. Serve them on a platter or let them float ominously in a punch bowl for maximum fright factor! With minimal prep time and a big visual payoff, this spooky dessert is guaranteed to thrill your guests and have them talking long after the party ends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 packets Unflavored gelatin powder
- 1.5 cups Hot water
- 0.5 cups Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cups Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 1 small bottle Edible gel food coloring (blue, green, or brown for iris)
- 1 small tube Black edible food gel (for pupil)
- 1 small bottle Red edible food coloring (optional, for veins)
- 1 set Spherical silicone molds (small ice ball molds work well)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 0.5 cups of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat 1.5 cups of water over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the bloomed gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup until fully dissolved and combined. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
While the gelatin mixture cools, prepare the silicone molds. Using a fine-tip brush or toothpick, add a drop of colored gel food coloring to the center of each mold cavity to create the iris. For a realistic look, spread the color slightly into a round shape.
Add a small dot of black edible food gel to the center of the iris for the pupil. Optionally, use a clean toothpick to add thin red veins radiating outward from the mold edges for a spooky effect.
Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture into each sphere mold, filling them completely. Secure the top half of the molds in place if applicable.
Refrigerate the molds for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once set, gently unmold the gelatin eyeballs. Trim off any excess edges if necessary with a paring knife to create a perfect sphere.
Serve the gelatin eyeballs chilled on a platter, or float them in a spooky punch bowl for added effect!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
