Can you wrap your “head” around eating gory brain food jello salad for Halloween? Try not to “think” about it too much, and you’ll be just fine. *insert evil laughter here*

One of the best things about being a food blogger is trying to come up with fun and unusual Halloween food ideas.
However, it isn’t an easy task because it seems everything has already been done to death. But, that doesn’t keep my brain from trying.
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The ingredient list:
- 2 large packages cherry (or other red flavor) gelatin
- canned cherry pie filling
- canned pineapple
- almond extract
- non-dairy whipped topping
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- mixing bowls
- can opener
- large spoon
- serrated knife (for sawing off skull)
- plastic wrap or foil
- measuring cups and spoons
- plastic skull and bones
How this recipe came to be:
The idea for this gory brain food jello fruit salad came to me while I was flipping through a party store flyer and spotted a bag of bones.
All at once a light bulb went off in my head. Once I had the idea to use the skull as a bowl, the easy recipe ingredient list flooded my brain.

The brains behind the operation:
Make no bones about it, my brain works in strange and mysterious ways, as I think this gory brain food jello fruit salad for proves beyond a shadow of a doubt. Mwahahaha!
Since the bag of bones, I’d purchased was made out of hollow plastic, performing the surgery to remove the top of his skull was easy, with no anesthetic required.
All I used was a simple serrated bread knife to carefully saw off his cranium. The operation went off without a hitch, and before I knew it I was filling his head with all sorts of nonsense. LOL
Somebody STOP me!!
If you’re looking for a skull and bones for serving the Gory Brain Food Jello Fruit Salad, I suggest checking your local party or craft store.

How long will brain food jello salad keep in the refrigerator?
Longer than you want it to!
Happy Hauntings!
I have a lot of new Halloween recipe ideas that I’m waiting to share with you this year. Some are creepy, and some are just plain sweet and fun.
One thing’s for certain though, they’ll all be delicious and have easy to follow step-by-step directions so you will be successful when you make them in your own kitchen.
Cross my heart, and hope to… (not that I want to tempt fate or anything) …
Additional Halloween treats for you to try:
*Twice Baked Idaho Potato Graves (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

*Halloween Mummy Celery Sticks from This Mom’s Confessions
*Jack-O-Lantern Caramel Apples
*Creepy Halloween Rat Loaf Meat Loaf
*Slime Eyeball Halloween Cupcakes from Busy Creating Memories
*Easy White Chocolate Ghost Pops (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

*Halloween Trifle from Dancing Through the Rain
*Spaghetti Squash Puking Pumpkin (pictured below, sorry, LOL) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

*Brain Food Jello Salad (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today’s creepy but fun Halloween treat.
If you’ve made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to leave it a star rating in the recipe card, along with a comment if you’re so inclined. I thank you most sincerely! 🙂
Brain Food Jello Salad

Can you wrap your "head" around eating gory brain food jello for Halloween? Try not to "think" about it too much, and you'll be just fine. *insert evil laughter here*
Ingredients
- 2 large packages cherry jello, prepared according to package directions
- 1 15 ounce can crushed pineapple
- 1 15 ounce can cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Stir together all the ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
- Spoon into a hollowed out skull (optional) or fun Halloween serving bowl.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Tools and equipment:
plastic skull and bones (optional), spoons, large bowls, serving bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 servingAmount Per Serving Calories 29Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 3gSugar 3g
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Wilhelmina
Thursday 1st of October 2020
Wow! You are really bringing the creepy fun with this one! Great idea!
Renée
Friday 2nd of October 2020
HaHa! Thanks :)
Liz
Thursday 1st of October 2020
This is such a fun idea! Since Halloween is going to look different this year, I'm trying to find fun recipes to make at home! This is perfect.
Renée
Friday 2nd of October 2020
Enjoy, Liz!
Claudia Lamascolo
Saturday 24th of August 2019
how fun and the rest of your great idea for a party here are awesome too
Renée
Sunday 25th of August 2019
Thanks so much, Claudia!!
Jillian
Saturday 15th of September 2018
What a creepy recipe! I am so going to make it this Halloween!
Renée
Saturday 15th of September 2018
Great! It's sure to be a hit!
Robin Gagnon
Saturday 15th of September 2018
A great ghoulish dessert! Easy to make too.
Renée
Saturday 15th of September 2018
It's scary easy! ;)