Add a touch of fun to your autumn gatherings with Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots. Thanksgiving, Halloween & game day will be extra tasty!

Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots

I feel like once we enter September there are simply more reasons to gather, at least for my family. We have 3 birthdays to celebrate one in each of September, October, and November. Not to mention the plethora of holiday functions, game days….the list goes on and on.

I’ve found a tasty addition to fall events that I promise will be a new favorite. Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots are delicious, party-perfect, and encompass one of the very best fall flavors, good old pumpkin pie!

If you have adults coming over for any reason during the autumn months, I’m going to suggest you make a double batch of these delicious boozy treats. In fact, I’m considering making some for the adults that show up on Halloween.

Of course, these cocktail minis would be wildly welcomed at Thanksgiving festivities. Especially if your Thanksgiving is anything like ours which includes watching the annual Detroit Lions football game. Undoubtedly the Lions will lose, the jello shots at least make the game tolerable.

What I’ve found interesting since starting in the blogging world way back in 2012 is that pumpkin remains crazy popular all the way through New Year’s Eve. Pumpkin pie desserts and drinks especially. So don’t limit yourself this holiday season, whip up some fun and tasty Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots for each and every occasion.

What ingredients do you need to make this recipe?

• Unflavored Gelatin
• Water
• Pumpkin Puree
• Sugar
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Vodka
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkin Candies
• Whipped Cream

Some tips that will help make this recipe easy to prepare:

• This recipe will make 4 larger (shot glass) sized shooters or 12 smaller 2-ounce jello shot cups.
• Try with regular or whipped cream flavored vodka.
• Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkin candies are found in the seasonal section at grocery stores.
• If you can’t find them, candy corn is another fun option for garnish. Or just a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top of the whipped cream.

Simple instructions (detailed instructions found in the recipe card below):

In a medium saucepan, combine cold water and unflavored gelatin. Let sit for one minute. 

Heat the gelatin mixture over medium heat, whisking until gelatin is dissolved. 

Stir in pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. 

Whisk until well combined and heated through, making sure all of the sugar is dissolved. 

Remove from the heat and add vodka and heavy whipping cream. 

Pour evenly into shot glasses or plastic cups. 

Allow the jello to cool, then move to the refrigerator. 

Allow 4-6 hours for the jello to set. 

Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and optionally, Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkin Candies. 

If you want to try some other delicious fall treats, try these:

• No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls
• Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
• Amaretto Apple Cider Cocktail
• Apple Cider Cheesecake Bars

Try these other great jello shots for your next party:

• Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots
• Strawberry Whipped Cream Jello Shots
• Eggnog Jello Shots
• Caramel Apple Jello Shots