By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 1, 2025
Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots are ready to get the party started this fall! I love celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving the right way—with a big batch of these festive jello shots. Pumpkin pie jello is spiked with rum and served in a little pie crust with whipped cream on top!
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5-Star Review
“The last time I made pie Jell-O shots, it was using the mini graham cracker crusts…these are much easier since they’re already bite size. I recently made about 200 of these to hand out to parents during trick or treating.” -Tina
Easy Halloween Jello Shots
If you’re anything like me, you love a dessert that brings the party—and these pumpkin pie jello shots do exactly that. They’re festive, fun, and almost too cute to eat ( almost ). These little treats may look and taste just like a bite of pumpkin pie —with that creamy pumpkin filling, flaky crust, and a dollop of whipped cream on top—but don’t be fooled! They’re spiked with rum, so even though they’re small and adorable, they pack a boozy punch. Enjoy, but pace yourself!
Tips for Beginners
- Cut pie crust dough to fit your mini muffin pan. A skinny glass, a small biscuit cutter, or a shot glass will work. Get creative to find what works for your pan.
- If you have a party you’ll be attending or hosting, be sure to make these the day (or night) before, as they need at least 8 hours to set.
- If you can’t find pumpkin pie filling, use pumpkin puree with some pumpkin pie spice mixed in.
- Do not modify the amount of alcohol or the jello may not set.
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- ▢ 2 packages refrigerated premade pie crust enough for two crusts. These often come 2 to a package, homemade pie crust also works
- ▢ ½ oz. unflavored gelatin powder use 2 packets, ¼ oz. each
- ▢ 1¼ cup water divided
- ▢ ⅓ cup spiced pumpkin pie filling or pure canned pumpkin + 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ▢ ½ cup white rum or vodka
- ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ▢ ½ tbsp whipping cream heavy cream, do not substitute
- ▢ whipped cream or whipped topping, optional garnish
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Instructions
- Unroll pie dough and cut into small circles. (I used the top of an ice tea glass to get small circles.) Place circles in small muffin/cupcake tin and bake according to package instructions. Set aside and allow to cool. 2 packages refrigerated premade pie crust
- Pour 1 cup water into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin packets over water. Let sit for 2 minutes before turning on heat. ½ oz. unflavored gelatin powder, 1¼ cup water
- Turn stove to medium-high heat and add pumpkin pie filling and sugar, stirring as you add. Allow to simmer and then turn off the heat and set aside to cool. ⅓ cup spiced pumpkin pie filling, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Add rum or vodka, heavy cream, and an additional ¼ cup water to the mixture and stir until well combined. ½ cup white rum, ½ tbsp whipping cream
- Pour gelatin mixture into pie crusts and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy! whipped cream
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots Step by Step
Prepare the dough : Unroll pie dough and cut into small circles. (I used the top of an iced tea glass.) Place circles in a mini muffin/cupcake tin and bake according to package instructions. Set aside and allow to cool.
Bloom the gelatin : Pour 1 cup water into a medium saucepan and sprinkle ½ oz . gelatin packets over water. Let sit for 2 minutes before turning on the heat.
Make filling: Turn stove to medium-high heat and add ⅓ cup pumpkin pie filling and ¼ cup sugar, stirring as you add. Allow to simmer and then turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
Add rum and cream: Add ½ cup rum or vodka, ½ tbsp heavy cream, and an additional ¼ cup water to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Pour filling : Pour gelatin mixture into pie crusts and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Garnish and serve: Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store
In an airtight container in the fridge, these pumpkin jello shots will stay good for up to a week. Just keep in mind that they really are best enjoyed within the first 24-48 hours after they’ve set for the best crunchy pie crust!
Serving Suggestions
If you’re hosting a Halloween party, you’ll also need to serve some ghoulishly good finger foods like this sweet, salty, and easy-to-make Halloween Chex Mix and these deliciously cute and chocolaty Oreo spiders !
more fall cocktails
Pumpkin Whiskey Smash Cocktail
Apple Cider Mimosas (Easy Apple Cider Cocktail)
Caramel Apple Sangria (Apple Pie Sangria)
Fun Day of the Dead Cocktail (Muertes Dia)
Pumpkin Pie Jello Shot Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages refrigerated premade pie crust enough for two crusts. These often come 2 to a package, homemade pie crust also works
- ½ oz. unflavored gelatin powder use 2 packets, ¼ oz. each
- 1¼ cup water divided
- ⅓ cup spiced pumpkin pie filling or pure canned pumpkin + 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup white rum or vodka
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp whipping cream heavy cream, do not substitute
- whipped cream or whipped topping, optional garnish
Instructions
- Unroll pie dough and cut into small circles. (I used the top of an ice tea glass to get small circles.) Place circles in small muffin/cupcake tin and bake according to package instructions. Set aside and allow to cool. 2 packages refrigerated premade pie crust
- Pour 1 cup water into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin packets over water. Let sit for 2 minutes before turning on heat. ½ oz. unflavored gelatin powder, 1¼ cup water
- Turn stove to medium-high heat and add pumpkin pie filling and sugar, stirring as you add. Allow to simmer and then turn off the heat and set aside to cool. ⅓ cup spiced pumpkin pie filling, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Add rum or vodka, heavy cream, and an additional ¼ cup water to the mixture and stir until well combined. ½ cup white rum, ½ tbsp whipping cream
- Pour gelatin mixture into pie crusts and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy! whipped cream
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
