If you’re looking for a party treat that’s colorful, playful, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight, unicorn Jello shots are it. With their vibrant layers, fruity flavors, and whimsical color swirls, these shots turn a classic party staple into something downright magical. They’re perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, Pride celebrations, or any get-together that calls for a little extra fun. The best part is that they look far more complicated than they actually are. With a few simple ingredients, some patience between layers, and a little creativity, you can create unicorn Jello shots that taste just as good as they look. This recipe walks you through the process step by step, so you end up with perfectly set, eye-catching shots that will have everyone asking how you made them.
Unicorn Jello Shots
Equipment
- shot glasses
- 2 piping bags fitted with a small star tip
- 1 piping bag fitted with a large star tip
- 1 package unicorn horn royal icing transfers
- wilton icing tip 2D
- wilton icing tip #2
Ingredients
Pink layer Ingredients:
- 3 oz Raspberry Jello
- Pink food coloring
- 1 C boiling water
- ½ C Bubble Gum Vodka
- ½ C cold water
White layer Ingredients:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 envelopes Knox Unflavored gelatin
- 1 C boiling water
- ½ C cold water
Whipped Cream
- 2 C heavy whipping cream
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pink Gel food coloring
Unicorn Ears
- 1 container White fondant
- 1 container Pink fondant
- 1 C powdered sugar
Instructions
Pink layer:
- In a medium bowl, stir the pink jello and boiling water until the jello dissolves.
- Add the vodka and cold water.
- Stir to combine.
- Evenly divide this bowl into three smaller bowls.
- Add 2 drops of pink food coloring in the bowl for the 3rd (bottom) layer.
- Mix well.
- Divide this equally into the shot glasses.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Add 1 drop of pink food coloring in the 2nd bowl for the 2nd pink layer.
- Mix well.
- Set aside.
- The top layer (the remaining bowl of pink jello stays the same.)
White Layer
- In a separate bowl add the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup of boiling water.
- In a small bowl sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Allow the unflavored gelatin to set for a few minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of boiling water to dissolve the gelatin.
- Add this to the milk mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Spoon some of this milk mixture over the bottom layer of pink.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Building the rest of the unicorn jello shot
- Add the 2nd layer of the pink jello.
- Put in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Check as this layer may harden faster.
- Spoon in the 2nd layer of the white milk mixture.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Spoon the remaining (last pink bowl) (top layer) of pink for the top layer.
- Set in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
Unicorn Ears
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar onto your cutting board and rolling pin
- Roll out half of both colors of fondant to be 1/8 thick
- Using the 2D icing tip, cut out 36 white round circles
- Using the #2 icing tip, cut out 36 pink round circles
- Using the #2 tip again, cut the pink circle a tad bit smaller
- Using a paintbrush, brush a really small amount of water onto the white circles
- Place the pink circles into the center of the white
- Carefully pick up the white circle and pinch the bottom of the ears
- Set aside and repeat with remaining 35 circles
- Allow to dry for 3 hours
Whipped Cream
- Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
- Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your whipped cream.
- Once the whipped cream is made, split it into 2 bowls
- Add about 2-4 drops of the pink color into 1 bowl:
- Leave the second bowl white
- Scoop the white whipped cream into the piping bag with a large star tip
- Scoop the pink whipped cream into the piping bag with a small star tip
- Using the large star tip, pipe a dollop of whipped cream in the top center and along the side
- Using the pink piping bag, pipe dollops of the pink whipped cream randomly into the white to make flowers
- Place the unicorn horn into the center of the frosting
- Place one ear on each side
Nutrition
Unicorn Jello Shots are proof that party treats can be just as fun to make as they are to serve. With their bright layers, playful colors, and fruity flavors, they instantly add a sense of celebration to any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a themed party or just want to surprise your guests with something unexpected, these shots are guaranteed to stand out on the table. Make them ahead of time, customize the colors to match your event, and enjoy watching everyone reach for seconds. A little patience during the layering process pays off with a magical treat that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to pull off.