Ingredients for Halloween Worms
- Raspberry Gelatin Powder
- Unflavored Gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- Flexible Plastic Straws
- Tall Slender 4 Cup Container
- Whipping Cream
- Green Food Coloring
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How to Make Halloween Worms
- In a medium bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over 1 cup of boiling water.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to absorb the water.
- Stir gently until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not use hot water immediately after step 1. The mixture will turn solid if you use too hot of water.
- Refrigerate until the gelatin mixture becomes lukewarm (about 20 minutes).
- While the gelatin cools, prepare your straws: Gently pull on each straw to slightly extend its length to make longer worms.
- Arrange the straws upright in your tall, cleaned container. Make sure the straws are tightly packed to prevent any gaps.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Do not overwhip.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring (or your desired color) to the whipped cream and mix well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lukewarm gelatin mixture until just combined.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into the container, ensuring that all the straws are filled to the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 2 days), until the gelatin is completely set.
- Once firm, gently pull the straws out of the container.
- Carefully pull the straws apart to separate the worm shapes.
- Run hot tap water for about 2-3 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time to loosen the gelatin from the straws.
- Starting at the empty end, gently push the worms out of the straws using a rolling pin or your fingers.
- Place the worms onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days, before serving. The worms will hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
2g
Carbs
0g