Save A whimsical and eye-catching candy platter inspired by the sea, featuring jellyfish-shaped gummies, colorful jellies, and ocean-themed sweets. Perfect for parties or as a fun dessert centerpiece.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling) Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- Jellyfish Gummies: 1 cup fruit juice (e.g., apple, grape, or berry), 2 tbsp powdered gelatin (or vegetarian alternative like agar-agar), 3 tbsp granulated sugar, Food coloring (optional, blue, pink, purple), 1 tsp lemon juice
- Decorative Jellies: 1 cup coconut water or clear soda, 2 tbsp powdered gelatin (or agar-agar), 2 tbsp sugar, Food coloring (various ocean-inspired colors)
- Ocean-Themed Candies: 1 cup gummy worms (for tentacles), 1 cup blue raspberry candy belts, cut into strips, 1 cup rock candy (for coral), 1 cup candy pearls or edible sugar pearls
Instructions
- Prepare Jellyfish Gummies:
- In a saucepan, heat fruit juice and sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Add food coloring and lemon juice. Pour into jellyfish-shaped silicone molds (or round molds for the body and a shallow mold for the tentacles). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Prepare Decorative Jellies:
- In a separate saucepan, heat coconut water and sugar until warm. Stir in gelatin and desired food coloring. Pour into shallow molds or a baking dish. Chill for 30 minutes, then cut into seaweed or wave shapes.
- Assemble the Platter:
- On a large serving tray, arrange the jellyfish gummies as the centerpiece. Attach gummy worms and candy belts as tentacles beneath each jellyfish body. Scatter decorative jellies, rock candy, and candy pearls around to resemble underwater scenery.
- Serve:
- Keep chilled until ready to serve for best texture and presentation.
Save Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling) Total Time: 1 hour
Required Tools
Silicone jellyfish molds (or round and shallow molds) Saucepan Spatula Mixing bowls Serving tray
Allergen Information
Contains gelatin (unless a vegetarian alternative is used). Some candies may contain gluten or nuts—verify labels for allergens. Manufactured candies may be processed in facilities with peanuts, tree nuts, or dairy.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 Total Fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 45 g Protein: 2 g
Save This jellyfish candy platter is a stunning addition to any party or dessert table making your event unforgettable.
Common recipe questions
- → How do I make the jellyfish gummies clear and colorful?
Use fruit juices like apple or berry combined with powdered gelatin or agar-agar for a clear set. Adding natural food coloring enhances vibrant jellyfish hues.
- → What’s the best mold choice for shaping jellyfish gummies?
Silicone molds designed for jellyfish shapes work great, or use round molds for bodies and shallow molds to create tentacle-like forms.
- → Can this platter be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder as a vegetarian alternative, noting that setting times and texture will slightly differ.
- → How should the platter be assembled for an ocean effect?
Arrange jellyfish gummies centrally, attach gummy worms and candy belts as tentacles below, and scatter decorative jellies, rock candy, and pearls to simulate underwater scenery.
- → What beverages pair well with the candy platter?
Refreshing drinks like sparkling lemonade or tropical punches complement the bright and playful flavors of the candy arrangement.