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Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 seconds microwaving, plus drying overnight
  • Total Time: overnight drying plus 10 minutes prep
  • Yield: 3 to 4 gelatin bubble cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving with drying method
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Create a spooky Halloween treat with these gelatin bubble cupcakes. Air-filled gelatin bubbles resembling eerie bubbles sit atop frosted cupcakes, providing a fun and creepy decoration perfect for parties. The bubbles are made by coating water balloons with a colorful gelatin mixture, allowing them to dry overnight, and then carefully removing the balloons to reveal delicate gelatin spheres that sit on your cupcakes with a playful, spooky charm.

Ingredients

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For Gelatin Bubbles

  • 3 to 4 wooden pop sticks
  • 3 to 4 water balloons, filled with air
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 to 3 drops food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin

For Decoration

  • Black decorating gel
  • 3 to 4 frosted cupcakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Balloon Sticks: Insert wooden pop sticks through the tied ends of the air-filled water balloons and set them aside carefully to avoid popping.
  2. Make Gelatin Mixture: In a bowl slightly larger than the biggest balloon, combine 4 tablespoons of water and 2 to 3 drops of food coloring. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin until well combined.
  3. Microwave Gelatin: Microwave the gelatin mixture on high for 15 seconds. Stir well until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
  4. Dip Balloons into Gelatin: Holding a pop stick, dip each balloon into the gelatin mixture, turning it to coat the entire surface evenly. Allow the excess gelatin to drip off the balloon.
  5. Set Up for Drying: Insert the pop stick into a foam block or other upright support to keep the coated balloons upright as they dry. Repeat the dipping and drying setup for all balloons.
  6. Dry Overnight: Let the gelatin-coated balloons dry completely overnight at room temperature until hardened.
  7. Remove Balloons: Carefully pierce the dried gelatin bubbles to release the air from the balloons. Gently remove the balloon from inside the hardened gelatin shell.
  8. Trim and Decorate: Using scissors, trim the openings of the gelatin bubbles if needed for a cleaner edge. Use black decorating gel to add spooky designs or details onto the bubbles.
  9. Serve: Place the finished gelatin bubbles on top of the frosted cupcakes and serve as a creepy, fun Halloween dessert.

Notes

  • Be gentle when removing the balloons to avoid cracking the gelatin bubbles.
  • Use a foam block or similar material to hold the balloons upright while drying.
  • Choose vibrant food coloring to make the bubbles more visually striking.
  • Allow sufficient drying time overnight for best results.
  • This recipe is a decorative dessert suitable for Halloween or themed parties.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake with gelatin bubble
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/spooky-gelatin-bubble-cupcakes-recipe/