Looking for a fun and easy dessert that will make a splash at your next party? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. These Shark Jello Cups are a simple no bake treat featuring ocean blue jello, whipped topping, and fun gummy sharks.

They’re a perfect snack for shark-themed birthdays, beach parties, luaus or anytime you want to add a little ocean-inspired fun to the dessert table.

One of my favorite things about these individual dessert cups is how easy they are to make ahead. Simply prepare the gelatin, let it set, and decorate just before serving. Want it quicker – you can buy premade blue jello cups.

Recipe Highlights

Festive These are so festive and fun – they will make your guests smile.
Easy Recipe these only require three ingredients and water – super simple!
Crowd Pleasing these are great to make for a pool party, luau or shark week party. They are also great for a Moana party!
Quick Prep – These take just a few minutes to put together. All you need is chilling time.

Ingredients

Blue Jello – Berry Blue Jell-O creates the perfect ocean-water color, but Blue raspberry gelatin works too.
Water
Whipped topping
Shark Fins

Save The Recipe!

Add your email below and we’ll send it straight to your inbox+ you’ll receive all our newest recipes

How to Make Shark Jello Cups

Remove jello from cup and dice. Add to clear cups.
Top jello with whipped topping when ready to serve and add shark fin pick to the top.

Time Saving Tips

Make the gelatin the night before your party or use store-bought premade blue jello cups.
Use store-bought whipped topping for quick assembly.
Set up an assembly station and decorate all the cups at once.
Keep gummy sharks stored separately until serving for the best appearance.
Use clear plastic cups for easy serving and cleanup.

More Shark Week Recipes

Shark Snack Cups

Shark Brownies

Shark Jello Cups

Raquel Pineira

Make a splash with these easy Shark Jello Cups! Featuring bright blue gelatin, fluffy whipped topping, and gummy sharks, these fun ocean-themed dessert cups are perfect for Shark Week, summer parties, beach celebrations, and shark birthday parties. An easy make-ahead dessert that kids absolutely love

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

2 3-ounce boxes Berry Blue Jell-O
4 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
8 clear plastic cups 9-ounce size
1 cup whipped topping
16 gummy sharks

Instructions

n a large bowl, whisk the blue gelatin with the boiling water until completely dissolved.
Stir in the cold water.
Pour the mixture evenly into 8 clear cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until fully set.
Just before serving, add a dollop of whipped topping to each cup.
Sprinkle with blue sanding sugar for an ocean-wave effect.
Place 1-2 gummy sharks on top of each cup so they appear to be swimming through the ocean.
If desired, sprinkle a small a

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

If you are not yet subscribing to my CELEBRATE THE SEASON newsletter, you can subscribe here. I share easy recipes for the season that the entire family is sure to love and also a few things that I don’t share here.