Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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By: Becky Hardin

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Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots are ready to get the party started this fall! Celebrate Halloween or Thanksgiving the right way when you make a big batch of these adorably festive jello shots. Pumpkin pie jello is spiked with rum and served in a little pie crust with whipped cream on top!

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What’s in Halloween Jello Shots

The pumpkin pie mix, the pie crust and the whipped cream on top will make you think you just took a bite of pumpkin pie.

  • Pie Crust: Refrigerated premade pie crusts from the grocery store work great! However, you can always make homemade pie crust if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Gelatin: You’ll need unflavored gelatin! The flavor in these shots comes from the other ingredients.
  • Pumpkin Pie Filling: If you can’t find this, just use pumpkin puree with some pumpkin pie spice mixed in.
  • Alcohol: I like to use white rum, but vodka also works! Use your favorite.
  • Sugar: White granulated sugar creates the perfect amount of sweetness.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Do NOT substitute this with any other dairy product.
  • Whipped Cream: Because no pumpkin pie is complete without some on top!

PRO TIP: Make pumpkin jello shots the day before you plan on serving them. They need 8 hours to set.

What kind of pumpkin should I use?

Since you’re essentially making a pumpkin pie, look for canned pumpkin pie filling (also called pumpkin pie mix). It has everything you need for a pie: pumpkin puree, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), and sweetener.

In the baking aisle, you’ll also find solid pack pumpkin (also called pure pumpkin puree). It is just cooked and pureed pumpkin. Many people who make pumpkin pie like to use the solid-pack pumpkin and then add their own spice blend and sweetener.

For this recipe, it’s much easier to use pumpkin pie filling–it saves several steps and tastes wonderful!

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How long does it take to make jello shots?

Overall, it doesn’t take long to make Jello shots. Prep time is about 20 minutes or so, and these are really easy. However, Jello shots need time to set and that’s where the time comes into play! They need at least 8 hours in the refrigerator to fully set, so I recommend making them the day before and storing them overnight.

What alcohol is best for pumpkin pie jello shots?

White rum is my personal favorite, but plain vodka (with no additional flavors) also works perfectly.

Can I add more alcohol?

Here’s the deal – working with gelatin is truly a balancing act. If you add more rum or vodka, there’s a big chance that the jello shots will stay watery and will not set.

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How to Store

In an airtight container in the fridge, these pumpkin jello shots will stay good for up to a week. Just keep in mind that they really are best enjoyed within the first 24-48 hours after they’ve set for the best crunchy pie crust!

Serving Suggestions

If you’re hosting a Halloween party, you’ll also need to serve some ghoulishly good finger foods like Halloween Chex Mix and Oreo spiders!

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5-Star Review

“The last time I made pie Jell-O shots, it was using the mini graham cracker crusts…these are much easier since they’re already bite size. I recently made about 200 of these to hand out to parents during trick or treating.” – Tina

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Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Jello Shot Recipe

4.68 from 50 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 20 minutes minutes

Cook: 8 hours hours

Total: 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 packages refrigerated premade pie crust enough for two crusts. These often come two to a package.
  • 1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin powder use 2 packets, 1/4 ounce each
  • 1 1/4 cup water divided
  • 1/3 cup spiced pumpkin pie filling or unspiced canned pumpkin + 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup white rum or vodka
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon whipping cream heavy cream
  • whipped cream, for garnish or whipped topping, optional

Instructions

  • Unroll pie dough and cut into small c.ircles (I used the top of an ice tea glass to get small circles.) Place circles in small muffin/cupcake tin and bake according to package instructions. Set aside and allow to cool.

  • Pour 1 cup water into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin packets over water. Let sit for 2 minutes before turning on heat.

  • Turn stove to medium-high heat and add pumpkin pie filling and sugar, stirring as you add. Allow to simmer and then turn off the heat and set aside to cool.

  • Add rum or vodka, heavy cream, and an additional 1/4 cup water to the mixture and stir until well combined.

  • Pour gelatin mixture into pie crusts and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours

  • Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

  • Cut pie crust dough to fit your mini muffin pan. A skinny glass, a small biscuit cutter or a shot glass will work. Get creative to find what works for your sized pan!
  • Pumpkin pie filling works best in this recipe. You can use solid-packed pumpkin as well, but you’ll want to add pumpkin pie spice and some sweetener for the best effect.
  • When you sprinkle gelatin over water and let it stand, that process is called blooming.
  • If you have a party you’ll be attending, be sure to make these Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots the day (or night) before. These shots need at least 8 hours to set.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 2mg (1%) Sodium: 266mg (12%) Potassium: 77mg (2%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Vitamin A: 1264IU (25%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 19mg (2%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

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FAQs

How do you make jello shots easier to eat? ›

Tipsy Tips for Making Fun Jello-Shots

Squeeze me—Small plastic shot cups are perfect for serving because a good squeeze pops the shot into your mouth. To make this easier, spray some cooking oil into the cups before pouring the liquid in, or rub them with a tiny drop of vegetable oil. This won't affect the taste.

Why is my pumpkin pie not setting? ›

Why Didn't My Pumpkin Pie Set? You're ready to serve your homemade pumpkin pie, but when you try to cut it, it's too runny to get any clean slices. Why this happens: The pie was underbaked, or the oven temperature wasn't high enough. Taking the pie out of the oven prematurely is a very easy mistake to make.

How to make jello shots without cups? ›

Even if you're using the best spirits you can buy, it's still okay to create them in a pie dish and cut out cubes. In fact, if you place a handful of those cubes in a martini glass, you'll have something that looks altogether fabulous.

How potent are jello shots? ›

In general, a basic batch of Jello Shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, a half cup of cold water and half a cup of alcohol. With these proportions, you'll end up with a Jello Shot that's around 10-percent ABV.

Can you put lids on jello shots before they set? ›

Make sure your liquid is completely cool before adding lids so you don't get condensation forming on the inside of the lid. Set your jello shots: Put your jello shots in the fridge for 2-4 hours until set. Once ready to eat, set them out for your guests and enjoy!

Should you turn jello shots upside down? ›

That's where a new trick comes into play that promises to make downing those Jell-O shots at the party so much easier to consume: turn the shot upside down to prevent the Jell-O from sticking to the cup.

What happens if you forget to add sugar to pumpkin pie? ›

If you forgot to add sugar to the pumpkin pie filling (from scratch) is it still going to turn out okay? It will not be very sweet. So offset the blah with a salted caramel glaze or a sweet cream topping or even a butterscotch layer of pudding. Put together a nutty streusel topping with maple syrup or brown sugar.

Why does pumpkin pie take so long to bake? ›

Baking time varies with the size and depth of the pie pan, as well as the material it's made of (metal, glass, or ceramic). The type of pumpkin used (fresh or canned) and the altitude you're baking at also affect baking time.

Why does my pumpkin pie have no flavor? ›

If the recipe doesn't use enough spice, or if the spices were old enough to have lost much of their flavour, or if the mixture isn't well balanced, then the pie is not going to taste right and could be quite bland.

What makes jello shots not set? ›

Jello shots won't set properly if you add too much alcohol. Generally, a basic batch of jello shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of alcohol. However, jello shots can be made with as much as 2/3 cup alcohol without changing their texture.

Do you spray cups for jello shots? ›

Place shot glasses on a baking tray for easy transport. Pour gelatin mixture into paper or plastic shot cups* and chill in refrigerator until set, 1 hour or more. *Reviewers suggest coating the shot cups lightly with cooking spray so the shots slide right out.

What alcohol is good in jello shots? ›

Vodka and white rum are both great options for your alcohol, although other spirits, like gin, whiskey, tequila and brandy all work.

Is 1 cup of vodka too much for jello shots? ›

This jello shot recipe uses 1/2 cup vodka for 12 shots = 1/3 ounce vodka per shot. That's 4 jello shots to equal 1 regular shot of vodka. Even if you take out the cold water and use 1 cup vodka = that's still only 2/3 ounce vodka per shot. This is typical of jello shots.

What happens if you put too much alcohol in jello shots? ›

Technically, you should put 1/2 cup of liquor into your Jello Shots. However, you can use as much as 2/3 cup without changing the texture of the Jello Shots. If you add too much alcohol, it will cause the Jello Shots to not set properly.

How do you make jello stronger? ›

The gelatin made with salt was stronger than the powdered milk but not as sturdy as the sugar. The average weight sugar was able to hold was 40.95 grams. Overall, sugar was the additive that created the sturdiest gelatin.

How do you make jello shots slide out easily? ›

Place shot glasses on a baking tray for easy transport. Pour gelatin mixture into paper or plastic shot cups* and chill in refrigerator until set, 1 hour or more. *Reviewers suggest coating the shot cups lightly with cooking spray so the shots slide right out.

How do you make jello shots less firm? ›

Using a fork, stir the mixture a little so that it breaks up into smaller clumps. Next, add a splash of water to the cup, just so that it covers the Jello. Drink up!

Why aren't my jello shots getting hard? ›

To help jello shots to set more quickly, make sure you mix VERY COLD ingredients into your mixture. That means put your alcohol in the freezer and have some ice cubes ready to go.

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