Chocolate Raspberry Spooky Halloween Dessert Shooters

I have to admit, I channeled my inner Indiana Jones the WHOLE time I was making these. If these Halloween Dessert Shooters don't immediately make you think of monkey brains, you've got to go re-watch Temple of Doom right NOW! Totally making my kids watch it this Halloween.

Just in case, I found the clip. You're welcome!

These desserts are not for the faint of heart. I do not recommend them for little kids, though my children are so used to my Halloween brain foods that they don't even bat an eye! {check out my brain cake! It's awesome!!} I'm not into scary Halloween but I do love gothic skeletons and the occasional brain. Keeping it classy with a little bit of creepy!

13 Days of Halloween – Halloween Sweet Treats

I'm excited to share a few sweet treats with you today. If you're coming over from Jordan's Easy Entertaining, welcome! Aren't those Pumpkin Pie Jack-O-Lantern Pops amazing? If you haven't seen them yet, don't worry, you can check them out now. I'll wait.

I love the idea of a portable pumpkin pie and they'd make the cutest party favors!

Spooky Halloween Dessert Shooters

Ok, I'll get on with my dessert.

Jello Brain Suggestions 

You'll want to prep your Jello brains first. It all starts with a fun mini brain mold I picked up at Michaels last year. This year they have a silicone option which is probably easier for extraction.

1. Make Jello according to the Jiggler Instructions. OR add a packet of plain gelatin to your regular Jello for a firm set that's not too sweet.
2. If you want a darker color add a couple drops of food coloring
   • blue for a purple hue
   • or a drop of green for a more grey/brown look.
3. Optional: Add sour cream for an opaque brain
4. Or stir in crushed raspberries for extra flavor  

Aren't they just the coolest!? I went with a deep purple.

PRO TIP: If you have a hard time getting the Jello to release, dip the bottom of the mold in a shallow pan of warm water for a few seconds until they slide out. If you try to remove them with force they WILL be destroyed!

Chocolate Cake or Brownie Shooter Base

I LOVE this chocolate cake mix. The fact that it's allergen free is a total plus. I tried using this mix for baked donuts and it was a total FAIL. So in an effort to salvage my chocolate cake, I got creative and came up with these awesome Halloween dessert shooters.

The problem with this cake is that it's very soft and fudgy. Which is only a problem if you need it to hold a shape. A regular brownie mix would also work here but I'd leave them a little underdone.

Fudgy chocolate scoops into the skull cups quite nicely. And is rather delicious in my opinion.

Add Raspberry Layer

Add a layer of raspberry if desired to marry the Jello with the chocolate. Chocolate and Jello is not a natural combination but Jello and fruit desserts abound so I thought we'd give it a try and it's quite good. Next time I'll put berries in the Jello for an even better flavor marriage.

Top it With a Brain

The raspberry sauce acts as the glue that keeps the Jello from sliding off. Plus a little bit of crimson ooze just adds to the overall effect. I'm not one for gory Halloween but just a little touch of red can be fun.

If your brain isn't quite the right size to cover your opening you can fill it in with the raspberries or pipe a little fudge around the edges.

Serve Up Your Halloween Dessert Shooters

The best part about these guys is they double as party decor on your table. Doesn't it look fun all nestled in this Gothic Tablescape?

Are these chocolate raspberry halloween dessert shooters are something you'd like to serve? If so….let me know. I'd love to see it when you do.

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Next Stop on the Halloween Hop

Next up, you've got to check out this Bat-Tacular Halloween Chocolate Bark from Sarina at Joy in the Commonplace. It's such a fun and easy party treat the kids will love!

Then join us again tomorrow for some fun Halloween cupcake ideas.

If you’re just joining us on the 13 Days of Halloween Inspiration here’s what you missed:

• Day 1: DIY Halloween Decor – Floral Skull Centerpiece
• Day 2: Halloween Sweet Treats – Chocolate Raspberry Shooters
• Day 3: Halloween Cupcakes – Brainy Mad Science Mini Cakes
• Day 4: Savory Halloween Appetizers – Baked Sweet Potato Rounds
• Day 5: Mocktails/Cocktails – Day of the Dead Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipe
• Day 6: DIY Halloween Decor – Faux Leather Paper Spell Book
• Day 7: Halloween Home Decor – Halloween Front Porch Decor
• Day 8: Halloween Sweet Treats – Red Velvet Brain Cake
• Day 9: Healthy Halloween Food – Mummy Frozen Bananas
• Day 10: Cricut Craft – Halloween Cricut Craft Haunted Hollow SVG
• Day 11: Halloween Tablescape – Elegant Gothic Halloween Party Table
• Day 12: Halloween Kids Activities – Frankenstein Peeps Edible Mad Science
• Day 13: Halloween Party – Halloween Mad Science Party Ideas

Until tomorrow my friend,