Jello Candy Melts (Tested Recipe)
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These jello candy melts have been everywhere lately, often paired with images that look a little too perfect to be real. With so many viral candy recipes floating around, we wanted to actually test these cream cheese–based jello candy melts and share how they turned out instead of relying on hype.
I made these for my daughter’s birthday party and served them to her friends, which is probably the most honest test there is. They’re sweet and lightly flavored, not overpowering, and definitely candy-like rather than dessert-heavy.
The jello flavor comes through without being sharp or artificial, especially once they’re coated in sugar. If you’ve been curious about other internet-famous candy recipes like Cool Whip candy or sugar-coated fruit trends, this one falls into that same fun-to-try category.
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- Granulated sugar, for rolling
- 4 jello flavors of your choice, kept in powdered form -One thing worth noting right away is that you only need 1 tablespoon of jello powder per flavor, so you’ll have plenty left over. That makes it easy to experiment with different colors and flavors without committing to a full batch of each.
How to Make Jello Candy Melts
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat well until fully combined, stopping halfway through to scrape down the sides and make sure all the sugar is incorporated.
Divide the mixture evenly into four separate bowls, or however many bowls you need based on the number of jello flavors you’re using.
Add 1 tablespoon of jello powder to each bowl and mix well until fully blended and evenly colored.
Shape the mixture into about 1-inch portions. Instead of rolling the balls first and then dredging them in sugar, I found it easier to drop each portion directly into the granulated sugar, coat it, then shape it into a ball.
Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press your thumb into the center to create a small indentation.
Repeat until all of the candy melts are shaped. Let them sit at room temperature to firm slightly before serving.
What to Expect
These candy melts are soft and sweet with a light fruit flavor. They aren’t chewy like gummies and don’t harden into a shell. Think more along the lines of a sugar-dusted cream cheese candy that melts as you eat it.
They firm slightly at room temp but stay soft and should be refrigerated after.
They’re sticky before coating, so the sugar isn’t optional. It helps with handling and gives them that finished candy look. If you enjoy trying trendy candy recipes, tanghulu is another fun option to check out, especially if you like experimenting with different candy textures.
If you plan to make these again or want to save them for a party or holiday treat, be sure to pin this recipe before you go.
It’s an easy one to forget until you’re suddenly looking for a quick candy idea.
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Jello Candy Melts
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- Granulated sugar for rolling
- 4 Jello flavors of your choice kept dry and powdered
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside so it’s ready once the candy melts are shaped.
- Add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat until fully combined and smooth, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl so all of the sugar is incorporated evenly.
- Divide the mixture evenly into four small bowls, or into as many bowls as needed based on how many Jello flavors you are using.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dry Jello powder to each bowl. Mix well until the color and flavor are evenly distributed. The mixture will be soft and slightly sticky at this stage.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture. Instead of rolling first, drop each portion directly into a bowl of granulated sugar. Coat it lightly, then shape it into a ball once it’s no longer sticky.
- Place each coated ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press your thumb into the center of each one to create a small indentation, similar to a soft candy melt shape.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture. Let the candy melts sit at room temperature for a short time to firm slightly before serving. Store leftovers in fridge.
Nutrition
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