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My entire family went to the theater a few months ago to see Inside Out and we loved it. We laughed. We cried. And we felt all their emotions right along with them. It was tons of fun. When we fall in love with a movie in the theater, we just can't wait for it to be released on Blu-Ray (or DVD) to add to our home collection. We have a huge collection of family movies.
As I was gearing up for movie night, I thought it would be fun to make a treat for the kids (and me) that went along with the Inside Out movie theme.Â
If you haven't yet seen it, there are characters that represent each emotion. Since my little Nora has recently discovered the wonder and deliciousness of flavored gelatins, I decided to make a gelatin dessert based on the emotions characters. Fun, right?Â
While I was in the baking aisle at Target, Nora spied some Market Pantry Mini Marshmallows and that girl begged like no girl has begged before for those marshmallows. What the heck, I got them. When I got them home, I thought they could even be dropped into some of the gelatin cups and would represent the "core memories".Â
Nora was even more impressed when I also snagged some whipped topping from Target too!
Oh, I should mention, the Inside Out Blu-Rays and DVDs from Target include a 20 minute bonus feature with deleted scenes. My kids always love the deleted scenes. Anyway, back to the treats.
While this recipe is super duper easy, it's a little time consuming because in order to layer the different colors of gelatin, you have to let each one set first. I sped up the setting up time by using the quick set method of ¾ C boiling water and then when the gelatin is dissolved, I added a ½ C cold water with enough ice to make it 1 ¼ C. It took about 20 minutes per layer. It doesn't have to be totally set, just most of the way.
To get things a bit more on the Inside Out track, I googled "printable image for Inside Out". I printed the character pictures I found and taped them to each cup so the kids could choose whichever emotion they wanted. Fun, right?
My kids love Joy. I took a liking to Disgust. Who is your favorite character/emotion from Inside Out?
Printable Recipe Card
Inside Out Movie Night Gelatin Treats
Ingredients
- 5 packages 3 oz flavored gelatin (flavors/colors of your choice)
- I used 1 of each Red Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple
- 3 Âľ C boiling water
- 2 ½ C cold water
- Ice cubes
- Optional:
- Mini Marshmallows
- Whipped Topping
- 12 - 9 oz plastic clear cups
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together one flavor gelatin with ¾ C boiling water. Add ice cubes to ½ C cold water, to create 1 ¼ C water. Stir into gelatin mixture until ice is dissolved.
- Evenly distribute the gelatin into plastic cups. Place in refrigerator until mostly set, about 20 minutes.
- Repeat process with each color, pour each new color onto the previous, creating a layering effect.
- Once all the layers are set, refrigerate until serving.
- Top with whipped topping if desired.
- Optional: Add 2-3 mini marshmallows to into the gelatin mixtures.
Christine says
What a cute idea! I like disgust too!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks. I knew I could count on you to get liking disgust!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun (and colorful!) movie snack idea! We haven't seen Inside Out yet, but it is on our to-watch list...I suspect we have a movie night coming up in our future now! #client
Laurie Bailey says
Loving Nora's jean jacket!
foodyschmoody says
hehehehehe
Emily says
how fun is that!! I love the rainbow emotion color ones! Super cute!! We love the movie too!
Lexie Robinson says
We really enjoyed this movie and these are so cute.
foodyschmoody says
Thank you!
Lindsey says
I love this idea!! We haven't seen this movie yet either so guess we have a fun night planned for the weekend. Thanks for sharing <3
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Lindsey! Enjoy.
April says
cute! my kids loved that movie 🙂
Patty Haxton Anderson says
My sister said the movie was really good! Nice ideas for a great night at home with the kids.
Melanie says
I always like snack ideas that go along with the movie!
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
Just adorable. What kid wouldn't love this!
Nicole says
How cool is this?! My boys loved the film and they'll definitely love this as well.
Angela says
Christine these are so much fun! Me and the kiddos loved the movie and have yet to run out and grab our copy. Thanks for this snack idea for when we do!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
My granddaughters would love these!
reesa says
My kids are loving this movie. What a fun treat idea!
foodyschmoody says
Mine too - I think we've watched it at least 20 times since it's release on Blu-ray!
jamie says
My kids loved this movie!
Healing Tomato says
You have ADORABLE kids! I love having interesting treats for movie night. Definitely going to try this on our next movie night.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
This is so cute....totally doing this with my girl after we pick up our DVD
Barb Camp says
Looks like a cute movie. The gelatin is a great idea.