Caramel Macchiato Jello Shots

Name: Caramel Macchiato Jello Shots
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups hot brewed dark roast coffee or espresso, divided; 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 envelopes plain gelatin; 3/4 cup caramel vodka, divided; 1/2 cup cream, divided (for jello shots); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped, or canned whipped cream (for topping); 3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 Ratings

7 Comments

Prep 60 min
Total 60 min
Servings 10

Your favorite coffee shop sipper becomes a delicious, triple-layered spiked jello shot. Delicious, and surprisingly simple! MORE+ LESS-

By Cheeky Kitchen

Updated March 21, 2016

Ingredients

1 1/2

cups hot brewed dark roast coffee or espresso, divided

tablespoons sugar, divided

envelopes plain gelatin

3/4

cup caramel vodka, divided

1/2

cup cream, divided (for jello shots)

1/2

cup heavy whipping cream, whipped, or canned whipped cream (for topping)

tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

1/2

teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

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1

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup hot coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 packet of gelatin, and 1/4 cup caramel vodka. Whisk together until gelatin is fully dissolved. Whisk in 5 tablespoons of cream. Pour into the bottoms of 10 to 12 plastic mini espresso cups. Refrigerate until firm.
2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hot coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 packet of gelatin, and 1/4 cup caramel vodka. Whisk together until gelatin is fully dissolved. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cream. Pour on top of the first layer in the mini espresso plastic cups. Refrigerate until firm.
3

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hot coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 packet of gelatin, and 1/4 cup caramel vodka. Whisk together until gelatin is fully dissolved. Whisk in 1 tablespoon cream. Pour on top of the second layer in the mini espresso plastic cups. Refrigerate until firm.
4

Just before serving, top each jello shot with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Expert Tips

Mini plastic espresso cups and spoons can be found online. Glass or plastic shot glasses can be used instead.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 80

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 27% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 11%
Sodium: 35mg; 1%
Potassium: 40mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 11g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Like a coffee shop caramel macchiato, but in boozy jelly shot form.

Secret: I used to think jelly shots were lame. Like a cranky old curmudgeon, I was literally like, “these newfangled Pinteresty recipes. Who ever actually makes these crazy things anyway?”

Of course, I got my granny panties in a bundle because I’d never tried them.

And lawwwd, honey. Jelly Shots aren’t a thing to complain about. They’re a thing to celebrate.

So easy.

So quick.

So cute.

So tipsy.

And this recipe is the finest way to welcome fall into your bloodstream. Your favorite coffee shot, caramel macchiato, turned into a triple-layer boozy treat in no time at all. Here’s how.

Start with caramel vodka. Some hot coffee or espresso. Unflavored gelatin. Sugar. Cream. It’s seriously that simple.

Now, just follow the recipe. You’ll whisk together Layer 1. It starts light, so it has an abundance of sweet cream all whisked in there.

Pop it in the fridge and let it set.

Then whisk together Layer 2. Easy! Fridge, set. Then Layer 3 and set.

Before serving, top it all with a bit of whipping cream. (Make your own if you have the time -- makes all the diff!)

And with that ... you have a whole batch of jelly shots just waiting to be spooned into your life.

Yay, jelly shots! Yay, coffee shop shots! Yay, sugar-n-booze buzz!

Brooke blogs at Cheeky Kitchen where she shares crazy simple, healthy family recipes. She joined Tablespoon to share some of her best, so keep an eye on Brooke's Tablespoon profile to see what she cooks up next!