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I think your kids are going to want this cute Easter treat. Geez, I mean I want one of these Swimming Peeps Jello Cups even as an adult!
Peeps seem like an obligatory treat to include in an easter basket. Some kids love them and some don’t. Do your kids like them?
When I was little, I usually went for the jelly beans or the chocolate easter eggs first. If I did open my peeps, I would usually only eat one and then the rest of them would go stale over the next few days, ha.
When we have kids, I will probably still include Peeps in their easter baskets because they are iconic. But instead of giving each kid a package of peeps, I think it could be fun to buy one package of peeps for the whole family and then use them in a new recipe each easter. How fun would that be?!
The idea of eating peeps in a recipe is more appealing to me than just eating them.
What to make with Peeps
-making peeps rice krispie bars
–bunny dirt cups
-popping a peep into your hot chocolate
-melt the peeps and pour them over ice cream or popcorn
–peeps popcorn balls
-using them to decorate a peeps garden cake
How to make swimming peeps jello cups
You’ll need 2 boxes of blue jello mix, or more depending on how many jello cups you plan to make, water, cool whip, blue food coloring and peeps. The jello will take about 4 hours to set, sometimes I wish it would set instantly.. maybe I could ask the resident chemist (aka my husband) to develop a type of jello that would set in seconds.
I better start brainstorming now for next year’s peep recipe!
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Swimming Peeps Jello Cups
Ingredients
- 2 boxes blue jello mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 8 oz cool whip
- Blue food coloring
- Chick peeps
Instructions
- Empty 2 boxes of blue jello mix into a mixing bowl.
- Heat 2+ cups of water in a tea pot or on a stove until boiling.
- Once it boils, measure out 2 cups and carefully pour it into the bowl with the jello mix.
- Use a spatula to dissolve the powder, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of cold water to the bowl, and stir until combined.
- Divide the jello among the bowls/glasses you want to use.
- Place them in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until they are completely set.
- Before serving, add a few drops of blue food coloring to a container of cool whip. Mix until the color is even.
- Top each jello cup with a dollop of cool whip and a chick peep.
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Nutrition
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super super cute idea! Makes me miss having little kids again…
Sharing on our EverythingCoastal.com blog today
May I use this delightful post in a round up and one of your photos? It is so cute!
Hi Terri! Yep, that’s okay, please include a link back to the post. :)
Just made these today. Super cute.
I hope everyone enjoyed them!
These are SO cute! My kids would love them!
Theses are adorable.. Can you make them ahead of time or no?
These are wonderful! So perfect for Easter!!
I need to try these!
How many cups does this recipe make
What size box of Jello? Can’t believe nobody asked!
3 oz! But the larger the box, the more jello cups you can make.
I love this idea! Especially with summer coming around. What size cups are those?
Hi Brenda! They are 5.3 oz bowls. They are Libbey Just Desserts Mini Bowl 25 Pieces Set – but I don’t think they sell the exact same ones anymore, they have a taller version.