The Best Strawberry Jello Shots
The Best Strawberry Jello Shots is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 12. 50 calories per serving. Recipe by Jenny Martinez on YouTube.
Prep: 12 min | Cook: 2 hrs | Total: 2 hrs 27 min
Cost: $13.98 total, $1.17 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 packet Pink Strawberry Gelatin Powder (All pink strawberry flavor, about 85 g)
- 1 cup Boiling Water (Freshly boiled)
- 1 cup Ice (Cubed)
- 1 cup Tamarind Paste (Smooth tamarind concentrate)
- 2 tbsp Chamoy (Spicy‑sweet Mexican sauce)
- 2 tbsp Tahini (Sesame paste, used as garnish)
- 12 pieces Plastic Shot Cups with Lids (2 oz party cups)
Instructions
Dissolve gelatin
Place the pink strawberry gelatin powder into a mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over it and whisk until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Cool the mixture
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the bowl and stir until the mixture is chilled, about 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Add tamarind and chamoy
Stir in 1 cup of tamarind paste and 2 tbsp of chamoy until evenly distributed.
Time: PT1M
Swirl in tahini
Sprinkle 2 tbsp of tahini over the mixture and give a quick stir to create a subtle swirl.
Time: PT30S
Portion into shot cups
Find a cup with a small spout (or use a measuring cup) and carefully pour the mixture into each of the 12 shot cups, filling them about three‑quarters full.
Time: PT2M
Chill until firm
Place the lids on the cups, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the jello is firm to the touch.
Time: PT2H
Temperature: 4°C
Rim and serve
Before serving, rim each cup with a little tamarind paste, drizzle a touch of tahini on top, and enjoy immediately.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Non‑Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Gelatin, Sesame
Last updated: April 18, 2026






