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.
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 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 Enjoy a stunning and delicious jellyfish candy platter that will delight guests of all ages.
Recipe FAQs
- → What alternatives can I use instead of gelatin?
Agar-agar is a great vegetarian substitute for gelatin, though it may set faster and yield a slightly different texture.
- → How can I add vibrant colors to the gummies?
Natural food colorings like blueberry, beetroot, or spirulina extracts work well to achieve bright ocean-inspired hues.
- → What molds are recommended for shaping the jellyfish gummies?
Silicone jellyfish molds are ideal, but round molds for bodies and shallow molds for tentacles can also be used creatively.
- → How long does the setting process take?
The gummies and jellies should be refrigerated for at least 30 minutes each until fully set before assembling.
- → Can this platter be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, the components can be made and chilled several hours beforehand, keeping the final assembly chilled until serving.