Pina Colada Jello Shots

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This Pina Colada Jello Shots recipe is so easy to make and so delicious! Made with pineapple jello and cream of coconut, these little shots really emulate the classic Pina Colada flavors. They’re easy to make with just a few ingredients, and are sure to be a hit.

bright yellow pina colada jello shots topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Piña Colada Jello Shots Ingredients

  • 2 (3 oz.) boxes of Island Pineapple jello
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. Cream of coconut
  • 1 cup Malibu coconut rum
  • Whipped Cream for topping
  • Maraschino cherries for topping
  • Optional, fresh pineapple chunks for garnish
  • 16 (2 oz.) plastic jello shot containers
bright yellow pina colada jello shots topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Directions

Step 1: Place plastic cups onto a shallow baking sheet or cookie sheet. A muffin pan will also work!

Step 2: In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 cups cold water to a boil.

Step 3: Remove from the heat, and whisk in the jello powder, stirring until dissolved.

Step 4: Add the cream of coconut, and whisk to combine.

cream of coconut pouring into the pineapple jello mixture

Step 5: Add 1 cup cold water and 1 cup Malibu, and stir.

malibu pouring into the pina colada jello shot mixture

Step 6: Divide the jello mixture evenly between the plastic cups.

pina colada jello pouring into plastic cups

Step 7: Move to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.

Step 8: Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh small pineapple pieces, if desired, and a maraschino cherry.

bright yellow pina colada jello shots topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries

More Fun Jello Shots

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Berry Blue Jello Shots

Watermelon Jello Shots

Strawberry Daiquiri Jello Shots

You might also like our Blended Pina Colada with Malibu rum, or our Shaken Pina Colada recipes! Or, for a fun alcohol-free option, our Pina Colada Punch.

bright yellow pina colada jello shots topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Pina Colada Jello Shot FAQs

Where can I buy jello shot cups?

We have bought jello shot cups that are 2 and 3 oz. from Amazon, and we even find the 2 oz. jello shot cups used in this recipe, at our local Walmart!

Can I use coconut cream?

Coconut cream is not the same as cream of coconut by Coco Real. Coconut cream isn’t as sweet, and cream of coconut pours easier for cocktails, and jello shots. I don’t recommend substituting the cream of coconut, you won’t be disappointed!

bright yellow pina colada jello shots topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Substitutions & Tips:

  • Don’t have Malibu rum on hand? You can swap for white rum or another brand of coconut rum. This shot has a lot of coconut flavor so a regular rum should still work just fine.
  • Plastic shot cups work best, I can be really difficult to enjoy jello shots out of a glass shot glass.
  • You could also garnish these with a small pineapple wedge.

For the full recipe and a printable version see our printable recipe card below.

Yield: 16 jello shots

Pina Colada Jello Shots

Pina Colada Jello Shots

Delicious Pina Colada Jello shots made with pineapple jello and cream of coconut. So yummy!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 (3 oz.) boxes of Island Pineapple jello
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. Cream of coconut
  • 1 cup Malibu coconut rum
  • Whipped Cream for topping
  • Maraschino cherries for topping
  • Optional, fresh pineapple chunks for garnish
  • 16 (2 oz.) plastic jello shot containers

Instructions

  1. Place plastic cups onto a shallow baking sheet or cookie sheet. A muffin pan will also work!
  2. In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 cups cold water to a boil.
  3. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the jello powder, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Add the cream of coconut, and whisk to combine.
  5. Add 1 cup cold water and 1 cup Malibu, and stir.
  6. Divide the jello mixture evenly between the plastic cups.
  7. Move to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh small pineapple pieces, if desired, and a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 214

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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