These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots are a festive Valentine’s Day treat with whipped cream vodka.  A heart made out of melted white chocolate and sugar sprinkles makes the perfect topper.

I love how versatile Jello shots are for the holidays.  I made these last weekend without alcohol so that my kids could enjoy them as well.  The cream layer gets added flavor from pineapple juice and requires gelatin packets for firmness.

Making the Layers:

Layered Jello shots are much easier to make than you think.  The hardest part is being patient enough to let each layer set before adding the next one. My Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots are a great example of layering 3 different colors horizontally.  These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello shots are easily made in a beautiful diagonal pattern by letting the first layer set at an angle in muffin tins.  You can also, make horizontal layers if you want to take the easier route.  Just let each layer firm up for about an hour before placing the next cooled layer.   

Making the Heart Topper:

The heart topper can be made out of white chocolate chips or white chocolate melting wafers.  I prefer the taste of the Ghirardelli brand for either variety.  I added around 1/2 c. of chocolate chips to a small microwave-safe bowl with a dollop of coconut oil.  You can also, use a bit of butter instead.  Use a sheet of parchment paper as your work service to avoid any sticking. 

When microwaving chocolate, ensure that you are only using around 30-50% power to avoid the chocolate hardening when it melts.  Stir in 30 second intervals until completely melted.  Once the chocolate is melted, place it in a plastic baggie and trim a small slit in one of the corners.  Squeeze out the chocolate into a heart shape and sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles immediately.  Work quickly to avoid the chocolate hardening!

Needed Ingredients and Supplies for a Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots:

• Clear 2 oz. Shot Glasses
• Muffin Tins
• Parchment Paper
• 1 Box Strawberry Jello
• 1 1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 tbsps. Sugar
• 2/3 C. Pineapple Juice
• 2 Packs Gelatin
• 1 1/3 C. Whipped Cream Vodka
• Whipped Cream
• Sprinkles
• 2/3 C. White Chocolate chips or Melting Wafers

The shot glasses are available on Amazon.  You can also, substitute the more water or pineapple juice in place of the alcohol for a kid-friendly version.

More to Love:

If you love these Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots, be sure to check out some of my other great cocktails.  You can’t go wrong with a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini for a dessert and cocktail combination.

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Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots

Prep Time

3 hrs

 

These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots are a festive Valentine's Day treat with whipped cream vodka.  A heart made out of melted white chocolate and sugar sprinkles makes the perfect topper.

Course: Cocktail, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 18

Author: Holly

Ingredients

• 1 Box Strawberry Jello
• 1 1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 2/3 C. Pineapple Juice
• 2 packs Gelatin
• 1 1/3 C. Whipped Cream Vodka
• 1 1/3 C. water

Toppings:

• 2/3 C. White Chocolate Chips or Melting Wafers
• 1 dollop coconut oil or butter
• sprinkles
• whipped cream

Instructions

White Chocolate Heart:

1. Add the white chocolate chips or wafers to a small microwave-safe bowl.  

2. Microwave at 30-50% power in 30 second intervals until melted; stirring frequently until melted.

3. Place a layer of parchment paper on the work surface.

4. Add the melted chocolate to a plastic baggie.  

5. Trim a small hole in one corner of the plastic bag.

6. Squeeze out the chocolate into heart shapes onto the parchment paper.

7. Immediately sprinkle each heart with colored sugar sprinkles.

8. Carefully remove heart from parchment paper once cooled.

Jello Shots:

1. Bring one cup of water to a boil and stir into the Strawberry Jello mix until dissolved. Stir in 1/3 C. of cold water and allow to set until cooled.  (May place in the fridge for around 20 minutes).

2. Once cooled, stir in 2/3 C. of vodka. Pour mixture into shot glasses so that they are around half full. Note: Place shot glasses into muffin tins and tilt glasses at an angle (see picture in post).

3. Refrigerate until thickened for around 1-2 hours.

4. In a small bowl, mix gelatin mix and pineapple juice together.

5. In a small saucepan, bring heavy whipping cream and sugar to a near boil; stirring constantly.  

6. Remove from heat and stir in the pineapple juice mixture.

7. Allow to cool to room temperature (may stick it in the fridge for a bit to speed the process).

8. Once cooled, mix 2/3 C. of vodka into the whipping cream mixture.

9. Add the whipped cream mixture to the opposite side of the firmed strawberry layer in the shot glasses.

10. Allow to firm completely for 1-2 hours.

11. Top the Jello Shots with whipped cream, sprinkles and the white chocolate heart right before serving.