Spooky Worm and Spider Nests
Nothing says creepy like a Halloween dessert filled with spider and worm eggs. This simple Halloween Jello Spider Treat is a disgustingly charming way to ring in the spirit of BOO!
The more menacing a Halloween Dessert looks, the more my kids love it!
Around here, I think of the grossest, most disturbing things, like a nest with thousands of tiny spiders hatching out of eggs, make a treat out of it, and win the mommy of the year award.
It’s twisted.
These Halloween Jello Treats are rated top-notch by my nine and seven year old this year.
After all, what kid doesn’t like Jello and gummy worms?
Large tapioca pearls make this repellent Worm and Spider Treat a real show-stopper.
Simply, soak the tapioca overnight as instructed on the package. Choose Halloween jello colors and prepare the jello according to the package instructions.
Placed gummy worms and spiders in the bottoms of small cups.
Spoon tapioca over the critters and pour the liquid jello over the top.
Refrigerate. Un-mold. Serve.
A jiggling worm and spider treat that is both creepy and creative!
Tons of spooky fun for very little work.
In fact, this Halloween dessert is really more of a food craft, than a recipe. But who cares as long as the little goblins are enjoying it!
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes active time
Halloween Dessert Spider Treat
Halloween Jello worm and spider nests.
Ingredients:
2 - small boxes of jello (green and purple)
1 - 7 oz. package of large pearl tapioca
1 package gummy worms
plastic or candy spiders (if plastic, make sure they are food safe)
Directions:
Soak the tapioca in water overnight according the the package instructions. Drain.
Prepare the boxes of jello in two separate containers, according to the package instructions.
Place 2-3 gummy worms or spiders in the bottom of 10-12 small cups.
Spoon the tapioca pearls over the worms and spiders evenly.
Carefully pour the jello over the tapioca. Pour the green over 5-6 cups and the purple over the remaining 5-6 cups.
Move to the refrigerator and chill to set, 1-2 hours until set.
To un-mold, run a sharp knife around the rim of each jello cup. Set the bottoms of the jello cups in a tray of hot water for 30+ seconds. Flip onto a plate.
More Ghoulish Treats:
Melted Witch Push Up Pops ~ Cookies and Cups
Spider Cakes ~ Not Martha
Spider Peanut Butter Blossoms ~ Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
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That is so fun!! It’s awesome for ANY age!!
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Umm, that creeped me out, Sommer. You absolutely WIN at creating the coolest, creepiest, neatest Halloween food and treats. Your house has to be amazing for Halloween!
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Soooo creepy! I love it!
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That literally just gave me chills! Uggghhhhh, I hate spiders. This – especially the tapioca eggs – is pretty dang brilliant for Halloween. And now I close this window, stat.
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Those look totally gross, which means my kids will LOVE it!
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Spooky, FUN and whimsical ~ loving your Halloween treats!
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This is so gross, but in the best way. I love the tapioca pearl spider eggs. This is awesome!
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I can imagine my nephews would have a blast with these. Too cute!!
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Another totally gross and totally fun Halloween dessert! Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful start to my Wednesday. I hope your day is full of good food and laughter. We need more of both in this world!
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Those are really gross. Like in a good way.
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So creepy! My mom would hate these if I ever showed up with them… She has an irrational fear of all things resembling spiders
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I think you like Halloween.
I am loving your creations!
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Seriously, these are soooo creepy! I love it!!
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I’m promoting this as another fun one to do w the kids!
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Such a creative idea, Sommer! Kids would go crazy over these for Halloween!
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Loving your spooky Halloween treats
Hugs <3
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haha this is actually REALLY creepy looking. Well done!!!
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Creepy! I like it.
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These totally look gross and scary! I love it! Perfect for Halloween! I don’t like anything that has spiders, gives me the creeps! I have to make this!
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So cute! Now I wish (only a little bit
) that I still had little kids! Such a fun idea~
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That is so awesome. I love it. You are so creative. Stop by. We are having a wonderful giveaway this week that I think you will love.
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These look AWESOME! I don’t know if I would eat them…j/k!
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Creeeepy!! lol
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Whoa…no thank you but it is quite festive! I’m too afraid to eat it lol
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You are too much! I have a subscription to your blog which did not deliver this (I think it was just too scary!) but was riveted when seeing it on Tastespotting suspecting it was YOU! Fantastically whimsical and completely creepy. You my dear are a holiday treat visionary!
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GENIUS! I absolutely love this idea and spotted your critters on TasteSpotting
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The tapioca pearls are a stroke of genius. I would have been all over these when I was a kid!
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Brilliant! And yet extremely creepy and I don’t know if I want that in my house… but BRILLIANT!!
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Ha, this is so clever!
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Oh my goodness! These are crazy… and so gross! I have an irrational disgust towards spiders, so I don’t think I could get over it and eat the tapioca bug eggs haha
But I am sure my nanny kids would love them! Thanks for sharing.
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Adorable!
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Hello
My daughter would love this, I can see that Halloween approaches
What an idea, I am really surprised
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This dessert really is spooky, creepy, gross, everything that kids love! Very creative.
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Oh my, that looks creepy and so appropriate for Halloween
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What a fun idea using tapioca!
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