Black Pepper Strawberries-And-Cream Gelly Shots (Jello Shots)

Chef’s Note

“Note:  If you have trouble finding strawberry liqueur, Chambord (raspberry liqueur, readily available in many package stores) is a great substitute.  The pepper allows the inherent sweetness of the strawberry to shine through stronger than ever.  From Sunset.”

READY IN:

5hrs10mins

SERVES:

16

UNITS:

US

IngredientsNutrition

  • STRAWBERRY LAYER
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 12 ouncesfresh strawberries, hulled
  • 13 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packets unflavored gelatin
  • 34 cupvodka
  • 14 cup bols strawberry liqueur or 14 cup chamborde raspberry liqueur
  • VANILLA CREAM LAYER
  • 1 cuphalf-and-half
  • 14 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoonsvodka
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) packet unflavored gelatin
  • Directions

  • Lightly coat 32 mini muffin cups with cooking spray; set aside.
  • To make strawberry layer, add strawberries to a blender; process until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing with back of a spoon, collecting juice in a liquid measuring cup (you should have about 1 cup juice). Combine strawberry juice, sugar, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over juice mixture; allow to stand and soften 1 minute. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin and sugar dissolve completely.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in vodka and strawberry liqueur. Pour mixture evenly into 32 muffin cups (about 1 tablespoon per cup). Place pan in refrigerator; refrigerate 30 to 35 minutes.
  • To make cream layer, combine half-and-half, sugar, vodka, vanilla seeds, and pod in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove pod; discard. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over liquid; allow to stand and soften 1 minute. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar and gelatin dissolve completetly. Set aside to cool 3 minutes. Pour cream mixture evenly over strawberry mixture in cups. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Rim a sharp paring knife around the edges of cups to loosen jello. Place jelly roll pan on top of each muffin pan; carefully invert jello shots onto pan. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, if desired.
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