Fun Ocean Gelatin Dessert

Dive into a sea of delight with this fun ocean gelatin dessert that will make your taste buds set sail on a flavorful voyage!

Picture a kaleidoscope of vibrant blue waters, with colorful gummy fish and frothy waves. This delightful edible ocean is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every spoonful.

So grab your snorkel and prepare this delicious undersea adventure that will have everyone swimming back for seconds!

Recipe Notes:

Creating fun ocean creatures:

Starfish- Cut a large marshmallow in half. Then use a star cutter or scissors and the star shape. Roll the star in crushed graham crackers.

Floating teddy bears– Add a teddy graham into a gummy lifesaver.

Laffy Taffy lounge chairs– Grab a few mini Laffy Taffy’s, warm up the Laffy Taffy’s in the microwave for just 5 seconds to be able to fold them in half. Fold and create a lounge chair.

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Don’t forget to add in gummy sharks, peach rings, Swedish fish and friends, and Air Xtremes.

Creating ocean waves- The Cool Whip will blend with the Jello as it sets, resulting in a creamy and fluffy texture. Just keep in mind that the addition of Cool Whip may slightly alter the texture and firmness of the Jello compared to using Jello alone. Scoop out whipped Jello and place on top of the set Jello to create the wave texture.

ingredients for Fun Ocean Gelatin Dessert

Can I use a different color or flavor of gelatin?

Yes, you can use any type of flavored gelatin for the ocean dessert. Popular flavors for an ocean-themed dessert include blue, green, or tropical fruit flavors to resemble the colors of the sea.

Can I use food coloring to enhance the color of the gelatin?

While most gelatin already comes in various colors, you can certainly use food coloring to enhance or customize the colors if desired. Add a few drops of food coloring to the liquid gelatin mixture before it sets to achieve the desired shade.

How should I store this Fun Ocean Dessert?

Once the Jello ocean dessert is fully set, you can cover it with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

Can I make this dessert in advance?

Yes, you can make the ocean dessert in advance. It’s often recommended to prepare it a few hours or even a day ahead of time to allow it to fully set and the flavors to develop. Just make sure to store it properly in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Fun Ocean Gelatin Dessert

In a large bowl, combine the contents of 1 box of Blue Gelatin. I used Jello Berry Blue.
Pour the 2 cups of boiling water into the bowl with the Jello mixture. Stir until the Jello powder is completely dissolved.
Add 2 cups of cold water according to the package instructions, you can replace some of the cold water with ice cubes if you’d like the Jello to set faster. Stir until the ice cubes are completely melted.
Pour Berry Blue Jello into the clear trifle dish or a clear 9×13 dish and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. I also used smaller dessert glasses to make extra single serving desserts.
Carefully push gummy sharks and Swedish fish into the Jello dish. Place back into the refrigerator until Jello has completely set.
In another large bowl, combine the contents of the your other box of Berry Blue Jello and prepare it just like you did with the first box.
In this bowl after adding the 2 cups of cold water, whisk in 8oz.of Cool Whip.
Refrigerate the bowl of Jello mixed with Cool Whip for 3 hours.
Once Jello has set, remove Whipped Jello and Jello Trifle dish.
Add whipped Jello over half of the Jello ocean dessert, cover remaining half of the Jello ocean dessert with crushed teddy grahams to create the look of sand.
Add in teddy grahams with lifesavers, umbrellas, Laffy Taffys rafts, and any other fun creative ocean candy. Serve immediately and enjoy.