Pina Colada Jello Shots
Pina Colada Jello Shots is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Tipsy Bartender on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 2 hrs 25 min
Cost: $12.45 total, $1.04 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 packets Unflavored Gelatin (about 14 g total, dissolve in hot water)
- 1 cup Hot Water (boiling water for dissolving gelatin)
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk (canned, full‑fat for creaminess)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Rum (e.g., Malibu, adds coconut flavor)
- 1 spray Non‑Stick Cooking Spray (to coat the cupcake pan)
- 1 packet Pineapple Flavored Gelatin (Jell‑O or similar, pineapple flavor)
- 1 cup Hot Water (for dissolving pineapple gelatin)
- 1/4 cup Pineapple Rum (adds extra pineapple punch)
- 12 pieces Maraschino Cherries (pitted, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare Coconut Gelatin Base
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then pour over 2 packets of unflavored gelatin in a mixing bowl and stir until fully dissolved.
Time: PT2M
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk
Stir in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Time: PT1M
Add Coconut Rum
Mix in 1/4 cup coconut rum, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
Time: PT1M
Prepare the Pan
Spray the 12‑cup silicone cupcake pan with non‑stick cooking spray.
Time: PT30S
Pour Coconut Layer
Divide the coconut mixture evenly among the cups, filling each about halfway (≈1/2 cup).
Time: PT1M
Chill First Layer
Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the coconut layer set completely.
Time: PT1H
Prepare Pineapple Gelatin Base
Boil another cup of water, pour over 1 packet of pineapple gelatin, and stir until dissolved.
Time: PT2M
Add Pineapple Rum
Stir in 1/4 cup pineapple rum until fully blended.
Time: PT1M
Prep Cherries
Slice off the stems of the maraschino cherries so they can sit upright.
Time: PT30S
Add Cherries to Set Coconut Layer
Place one cherry on top of each set coconut layer, stem side down.
Time: PT1M
Pour Pineapple Layer
Slowly pour the pineapple‑rum gelatin over the cherries, filling each cup to the top.
Time: PT1M
Final Chill
Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill until the top layer is fully set.
Time: PT1H
Serve
Remove the jello shots from the pan and serve chilled. Enjoy responsibly!
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian (contains gelatin), Contains alcohol, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Dairy, Gelatin (animal), Alcohol
Last updated: April 18, 2026






