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David Murphy

Pina Colada Jello Shots

I love these easy to make Piña Colada Jello Shots! They are a perfect hit for every Summer or party gathering!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 30 Jello Shots
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 3 ounce boxes pineapple jello
  • 0.25 ounce unflavored gelatin packet
  • 8 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract optional to enhance coconut flavor
  • 2 cups pineapple Malibu
  • ½ cup original coconut Malibu
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 ½ cup hot water
Additional topping ideas:
  • Whipped cream
  • Pineapple
  • Coconut shreds
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions
 

  1. Line a large baking tray with 2 oz mini plastic cups and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 cup of water and combine with the pineapple jello powder in a heat safe mixing bowl, stirring until fully dissolved.
  3. Add 1 cup of pineapple juice and 2 cups of pineapple Malibu. Stir to incorporate.
  4. Fill each shot cup about ⅔ of the way full with the yellow liquid jello.
  5. Transfer the tray of jello shots into the refrigerator to chill for 1 ½ hours, until set.
  6. Once the yellow layer has fully set, begin preparing the white coconut layer by heating ½ cup of water. Combine the hot water with the unflavored gelatin in a heat safe mixing bowl, stirring until fully dissolved.
  7. Mix in ½ cup coconut Malibu, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut extract.
  8. Remove the cups from the refrigerator and fill each cup up with the coconut layer, leaving just a little room at the top.
  9. Place the tray of jello shots back into the refrigerator to chill for an addition 1 ½ hours, or until fully set.
  10. When ready to serve, you can top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, and a piece of pineapple if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • These jello shots have a strong pineapple and coconut flavor from using pineapple juice and mixing in coconut extract. If you want a stronger alcohol flavor, you can just use water instead of juice and omit the coconut extract.
  • Allow the layers to cool completely before adding the next layer otherwise the colors may bleed into each other.
  • To make these alcohol free, substitute the alcohol with water, juice, or more sweetened condensed milk replacing in equal amounts.
  • Keep the jello shots chilled until ready to serve. If serving at a party, you can place it over a tub of ice. If it gets too hot, it may soften and begin to liquify again.

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