PB&J Jell-O Shots

PB&J Jell-O Shots

boozy little treats

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Total Time: 2h 10m
Servings: 18
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For peanut butter layers:

For jelly layer:

Nutritional Information

139
calories
6g
fat
8g
carbohydrates
4,1g
protein
2mg
cholesterol
54mg
sodium
PB&J Jell-O Shots

Recipe Description

Inspired by the classic American sandwich, these PB&J Jell-O Shots are its boozy version made with peanut butter, your favorite jam, and vodka. It’s an easy and fun treat to serve up this Valentine’s Day or any winter occasion.

These Jell-O shots are pretty easy to whip up. The hardest part of this recipe is the waiting. The waiting for each layer to set before adding the next one, that is. To make your layered Jell-O shots, you will need a saucepan, a whisk, a large measuring cup, and a loaf pan. For ingredients: 4 envelopes plain gelatin, water, smooth peanut butter, some heavy cream, fruit jelly, and vodka. Technique tip: make sure to spray the loaf pan before you start to prevent the bottom layer from sticking to the pan. Warning: these little treats are highly addicting. 

To make these PB&J Jell-O Shots, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for PB&J Jell-O Shots

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Dissolve gelatin

    3 min
    Step 1 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    In a small saucepan, add 1 cup water and sprinkle over 2 envelopes plain gelatin and leave to bloom for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and whisk until the gelatin has dissolved.

  2. 2

    Make peanut butter mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Remove from the heat and whisk in ¾ cup smooth peanut butter and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth. Stir in 1 cup vodka.

  3. 3

    Pour mixture in measuring cup

    1 min
    Step 3 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Pour the peanut butter mixture into a large measuring cup and set aside.

  4. 4

    Dissolve gelatin

    2 min
    Step 4 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    In a clean saucepan, add ½ cup water and sprinkle over 2 envelopes gelatin and let bloom for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and whisk until the gelatin has dissolved.

  5. 5

    Make jelly mixture

    2 min
    Step 5 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Reduce the heat to low and whisk in ½ cup raspberry or strawberry jelly until fully dissolved, then remove and stir in ½ cup vodka. Skim and discard foam from the top.

  6. 6

    Add first layer

    30 min
    Step 6 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and add half the peanut butter mixture, about 1 ⅓ cup. Transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.

  7. 7

    Add second layer

    30 min
    Step 7 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Slowly pour the jelly mixture over the first layer and place back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add third layer

    1h
    Step 8 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    Gently add the remaining peanut butter mixture and then transfer to the refrigerator to firm up completely for 1-2 hours more.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - PB&J Jell-O ShotsStep 9 - PB&J Jell-O Shots

    To serve, turn out onto a cutting board and cut into squares. Enjoy!

Enjoy your favorite childhood sandwich as a Jell-O shot with this easy recipe for PB&J Jell-O Shots! A fun and fancy addition to any party! Give this recipe a go, leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #cookmerecipes on Instagram so we can see.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Nora Smith
February 15, 2025
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Yum! I made these for my husband on Valentine's Day, and we both loved them! The peanut butter and jelly flavor was spot on. The recipe was easy to follow, even with the waiting time for each layer. It was a fun treat to whip up together!

Vanessa
December 14, 2024
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Amazing! Made these for my kids’ party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and I got to feel like a cool mom.

Olive90
September 5, 2024
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Superb! My kids devoured these PB&J Jell-O shots at our family gathering! They loved the flavor and I loved how simple it was to make. Perfect for any celebration, these are now our go-to treat!

Norberto Sánchez
June 20, 2024
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Estoy muy agradecido por esta receta de PB&J Jell-O Shots. La hice con mis hijos en un cumpleaños y fue un gran éxito. La mezcla de sabor es fantastico y facil de hacer. ¡Definitivamente la haré de nuevo!

Felicity Adams
June 11, 2024
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These PB&J Jell-O Shots are a fun twist! We made them for our family gathering, and everyone loved the flavors together. They were so easy to prepare and a hit with the kids, too. Would definitely recommend!

Catherine Hall
November 18, 2023
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OMG, these PB&J Jell-O Shots were a hit at our party! My hubby and I made them for Valentine’s, and everyone went crazy for that sweet & nutty taste. Totally easy to make!

UniqueLuv
July 22, 2023
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OMG! These PB&J Jell-O Shots are LEGENDARY! Made 'em for our anniversary, and my hubby couldn't get enough! Total hit! 🍹💖

Samantha
July 10, 2023
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Superb! We made these for a family gathering and everyone loved them! The kids thought they were getting treats like Mom’s pb&j. So much fun to make and vanilla too. Can't wait to try again!

HappyMom
April 15, 2023
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Delicious!

Pamela Smith
March 10, 2023
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I made these PB&J Jell-O Shots for my kids' birthday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The recipe was simple, and I appreciated how easy it was to layer. Just be patient because waiting is worth it.

Oliver
February 27, 2023
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Superb! Made these PB&J Jell-O shots for a family gathering, and they were a hit! Everyone loved the boozy twist on a classic. The kids were jealous, but the adults had so much fun! Very easy to make and absolutely delicious. Can't wait to make them again!

Paul
January 9, 2023
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Simply delicious fun!

Brianna
August 21, 2022
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Yummy! Made these for our anniversary, and everyone loved them.

Kyle
June 4, 2022
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Yummy, loved it!

YummySam
June 3, 2022
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These Jell-O shots nailed my party! Everyone loved it.

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