Friday, March 9, 2012

Jiggly Jello Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day

Hey everyone! I had so much fun with the Jello Frosting-and lime would be great for St. Pat's Day,
it seems I still have Jello on the brain...

Eatin'-O-The-Green Cupcakes
Pinch Me There's Jello In My Cupcake
No Blarney The Kids Will Love 'Em Cupcakes
Shamrock Shakin' Cupcakes
Shaking-jiggling-jello... get it? No??? Don't worry, I won't quit the day job:@)

Jiggly Jello Cupcakes
  1. Bake cupcakes and cool completely.
  2. Add one cup of boiling water per 3oz pack of Jello. Mix well and chill until firm-one 3oz pack will make at least 14 cupcakes if poured into something that makes it about 1" deep. I used a 5" ramekin.
  3. I used a cupcake corer (Target/Williams-Sonoma/Amazon) and took out the center of the cupcake. 
  4. Remove the Jello from the pan, I ran hot water around the edges and turned it upside down on a plate. Clean the corer and use it again to cut the Jello into circles and place one in the center of each cupcake.
  5. Frost with Cool Whip and sprinkle with green sugar if desired.
  6. Store covered in fridge.
What other oldies but goodies could you make for St. Patrick's Day with Jello?
  • Jigglers-2 (8 serving size) Jello packs and 2 1/2 C boiling water. Mix well and pour into 9x13 pan, chill till firm. Cut out with a clover shaped cookie cutter.
  • Poke Cake-Bake a two layer cake, poke holes with a fork, mix 2 C boiling water with (2) 3oz packs of Jello. Slowly pour over cakes. Chill, unmold and frost with Cool Whip. Full directions here. Note: I tried to make Poke Cupcakes... yea, don't do that. What a mess.
  • Jello Shots-3oz box of Jello, 6oz boiling water, 6oz vodka. Pour Jello into a bowl, add boiling water and mix till dissolved. Stir in Vodka. Let cool, then pour into shot glasses (or those little disposable plastic ones) and chill till firm. 
  • Parfaits-Layer lime and lemon Jello cubes with Cool Whip/whipped cream in a pretty glass. Or do something really fancy like this.
  • And for the truly adventurous, how about a Jello Rainbow... directions here.
Any other ideas?
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32 comments:

  1. DebbieMarch 9, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Now this is just downright cute! I love a cupcake with a surprise inside.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Yummilicious and pretty too.

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  3. The Nature JotterMarch 9, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    lovely!! *.*

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  4. MaryMarch 9, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Lynn~ This is too cute! I vote for Pinch Me There's Jello In My Cupcake :)

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  5. Sugar SwingsMarch 9, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    cute! neat surprise inside!!!

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  6. ShannonMarch 9, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    These are SUPER CUTE!!! I have to make these with my five year old! I'm celebratin my 70 lb weight loss today and cannot touch them..but I will enjoy watching the kids eat them...I have never seen anything like them!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Bet any child would love these! Jello surprise inside!!

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  8. Mary BergfeldMarch 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    These are really cute and certainly perfect for the holiday. The kids and young at heart will love them. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  9. DebbieMarch 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    What will ya think of next?
    xxoo

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  10. joyh82March 9, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    those look so tasty and pretty too!
    Have a Happy St. Pat's Day ;)

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  11. CarolMarch 9, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love the cool jell-o surprise inside. Great looking cupcakes, pretty pics, too!

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  12. PamMarch 9, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Well this is the most clever thing I've seen in a while. I bet they're great and "kids" of all ages would love them. Thanks!

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  13. Jil~Say It With RosesMarch 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    How clever! Next time the grands are here for a visit, I will try these!
    HPS!
    ♥Jil

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  14. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    How fun would it be to bite into these seemingly normal cupcakes, only to find a yummy surprise inside! Thanks for sharing your recipe, Lynn! Have a great weekend.

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  15. MichaeleMarch 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    You have no idea how bad I want one of those right now.

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  16. JaneMarch 9, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Time to apply for Cupcake Wars!!!
    Jane

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  17. Kathy WalkerMarch 9, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    How cute is that! One bite and a very pleasant surprise!

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  18. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    What a fun treat - brings me back to "the old days"! you always have great ideas!

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  19. JulieMarch 9, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Totally reminds me of the poke cake!! Fun ways to use jello.

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  20. RettabugMarch 10, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    The grandkidlets would LOVE these, Lynn! I think I need to go buy myself a cupcake corer!! LOL

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  21. Comfy cuisineMarch 10, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    These look soooo pretty!! Great job with the background!

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  22. KathleenMarch 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    These look great!

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  23. bjMarch 10, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    So cute, Lynn...
    You always have the best ideas....

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  24. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    What CUTE cupcakes! You have the best ideas, Lynn! I need to try out that Jello frosting...mmmmm!!!

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  25. Slice of PieMarch 10, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I love this cupcake idea ... and remember making the Irish potato candy when I was a kid! That was just last year, of course. thanks for dropping by ...

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  26. Chatty CroneMarch 10, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Oh my gosh - jello inside a cupcake - what a great idea. sandie

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  27. SherryMarch 11, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    My daughters love to make cupcakes for every occasion. I will have to share this fun idea with them.

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  28. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 11, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I have to get one of those corers next tiem I visit a WS.

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  29. JessaMarch 14, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Cuteness, such a fun post! Love your little poem. And kiddos would love the surprise jello! Fun. Thanks. I am sharing this too :)

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  30. Little City FarmMarch 15, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Looks like you are all set for St. Patty's Day. Thanks for sharing at our Link It Up Thursday party today. :)

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  31. Rose JeskyMarch 15, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Wow that looks good. Your blog is great. I'm your newest follower. It would make my day if you came and followed me too @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
    thanks'
    Rose

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  32. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustMarch 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    What a cool idea, to put jell-o inside the cupcake! Love it. :)

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