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Halloween Jello Brain Recipe

October 25, 2018 by Sandy 11 Comments

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This Halloween Jello Brain Recipe for a brain mold makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or anywhere a jello brain would be appropriate. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind… And of course, Halloween! This is an easy and reliable edible brain recipe.

This Halloween Jello Brain Recipe for a brain mold makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or anywhere a jello brain would be appropriate. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind... Halloween recipe by simplyhappyfoodie.com #halloween #gelatinbrain

Halloween Jello Brain Recipe

BRAAAAAAIIINNNNNNSSSS!
If you have one of those plastic brain molds from the party store, you’re going to need a good jello recipe to make your edible brain. This is an easy and reliable recipe using Jell-O® brand gelatin.

The zombies are hungry and need some tasty brains to eat. No problem! You just happen to have a plastic brain mold, so you can mix up an edible brain to feed those ravenous undead.

How To Make A Jello Brain for a Mold for an edible brain

  1. Spray the clean brain mold with cooking spray
  2. Mix the Jell-O with boiling water.
  3. Add some cold water.
  4. Add some evaporated milk (fat free).
  5. Add food coloring.
  6. Pour into brain mold (set mold in a bowl to keep it from tipping).
  7. Chill for at least 2 hours.

Why does the evaporated milk need to be fat free?

Milk that has fat in it runs a high risk of curdling. That may look interesting, but could interfere with how the gelatin sets up.

Where can I find a brain mold?

Amazon and party supply stores are the best places to find a jello brain mold.

Scroll down to find Amazon links to several styles of brain molds.

This Halloween Jello Brain Recipe for a brain mold makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or anywhere a jello brain would be appropriate. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind... And Halloween of course! simplyhappyfoodie.com #halloween #gelatinbrain

What is the Best flavor Jello for a Brain Mold?

The peach flavor gelatin is not only tasty, but it has a light enough color to take on the food dye very well. Especially once mixed with the evaporated milk, which makes it opaque.

I want My Brain to Be Grey

Okay. You will get grey with equal parts Red, Green, and Blue food coloring (start with 10 drops of each, and possibly as much as 15 drops of each). You will need to take into account the color of the gelatin you are using.

It can be hard to get grey from Strawberry Jello (in which case I just make a bloody brain!).

Again, the peach flavor is good for this. If you have an unflavored gelatin, not only will it probably taste like brains, but the color will be easier to control. Though I doubt anyone will eat it, lol!

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This Halloween Jello Brain Recipe for a brain mold makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or wherever a jello brain would be needed. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind... Halloween jello brain recipe by simplyhappyfoodie.com #halloween #jellobrain

If you make this Halloween jello brain recipe, Let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below with a star rating.

Have a fun and safe Halloween! Thank you for stopping by!

5 from 2 votes
This Halloween Jello Brain Mold Recipe makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or anywhere a jello brain would be appropriate. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind... Halloween recipe by simplyhappyfoodie.com #halloween #gelatinbrain
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Halloween Jello Brain Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
 

This Halloween Jello Brain Recipe for a brain mold makes a creepy gelatin brain that you can take to a Halloween party, or anywhere a jello brain would be appropriate. The Zombie Apocalypse comes to mind... And of course, Halloween!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Keyword: gelatin brain mold recipe
Servings: 5 +
Calories: 89 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 2 (6 oz) pkgs Gelatin (peach makes the best color)
  • 1 3/4 cups Boiling Water
  • 2/3 cup Cold Water
  • 1 (12 oz) can Fat Free Evaporated Milk
  • 1 Brain Mold
Instructions
  1. If you have a brand new brain mold, wash it in warm soapy water and then rinse & dry it thoroughly.

  2. Spray the inside of the brain mold with cooking spray. Stabilize the brain mold in a bowl so it doesn't tip over. Set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the Jell-o in the boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.

  4. Pour in the cold water, stir.

  5. Pour in the evaporated milk (make sure it is Fat Free!). Stir well.

  6. Then pour the gelatin mixture into the brain mold*.

  7. Chill until set, usually at least 2 hours.

  8. To release the Jello brain from the mold, gently shake it to loosen it before inverting it onto a plate. It should plop down onto the plate. If not, shake it again and invert again.

Recipe Notes

*Different brain molds may hold different amounts of the gelatin mixture.

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  1. Shelby

    October 25, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    This is awesome! I needed a gelatin brain recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth esquivel

    September 20, 2019 at 8:02 am

    This is awesome! When do you at the food coloring?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      September 21, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      I add the food coloring after adding the can of “milk”. Use peach jello for a flesh colored brain, and cherry or strawberry for a redder brain. Then add the amount of food coloring you want.

      Reply
  3. Ildi

    October 18, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    Why is the “milk” has to be fat free?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 18, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      So it doesn’t curdle.

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    October 24, 2019 at 10:25 am

    How can I make this alcoholic?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 24, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      I haven’t tried it, but maybe replace some of the water with alcohol.

      Reply
  5. Sherri

    October 26, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    Made lime jello brain for my grandsons 5th birthday. Looked awesome. Tasted good. Definately a keeper. 5 stars for ease and looks

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 26, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      That’s great! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Amy

    October 30, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Will a can of 2 % work? My store didn’t have fat free, so just thought I would check before going on a hunt!

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 30, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      I’m not 100% sure, but if that was all I had, I’d try it. Maybe the curdling will make it look even spookier.

      Reply

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