mom's jello easter eggs

3 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Jul 20, 2018

Save the eggs to make breakfast in the morning, and just use the shells to make these great Easter Eggs!

prep time
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield makes 6 eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 - envelopes unflavored gelatin (i use knox)
  • 3 ounces fruit flavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups water

How To Make mom's jello easter eggs

  • Step 1
    To prepare egg shells, use a large needle and pierce wide end of egg. Tap with needle to make a 1/2 inch wide hole in shell. Stick needle into egg and break yolk. Empty eggs into a bowl and carefully rinse and thoroughly air dry the shells.
  • Step 2
    Combine gelatins in mixing bowl. Add boiling water and stir until dissolved. Let cool 10 min. Using a measuring cup, carefully fill shells with gelatin and place in egg carton hole side up.
  • Step 3
    Refrigerate 5 hours or overnight until firm. To peel, remove the shell then the membrane. For easier peeling drop quickly into warm water before peeling.

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