Pin It 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.
This platter always delights guests and adds a magical touch to celebrations with its colorful and playful design.
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.
Pin It Watching my family enjoy this sweet ocean-themed display always brings smiles and memorable moments at our parties.
Notes
Add sour sugar for extra tang or sprinkle with edible glitter for a magical effect. Pair with sparkling lemonade or a tropical punch for a festive touch.
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.
Pin It This candy platter brings fun and whimsy to any event with minimal effort and maximum visual impact.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I make the gummies vegetarian-friendly?
Replace gelatin with agar-agar powder, but note the texture and setting time may differ slightly from traditional gelatin.
- → What fruit juices work best for the jellyfish gummies?
Apple, grape, and berry juices create vibrant colors and flavors, but feel free to experiment with your favorites.
- → How do I shape the jellyfish gummies?
Use silicone molds designed for jellyfish shapes or create separate molds for bodies and tentacles, then assemble on the platter.
- → What are good alternatives to synthetic food coloring?
Natural options include beet juice for red/pink hues, spirulina for blue-green, and turmeric for yellow tones.
- → Can I prepare the platter in advance?
Yes, prepare and chill gummies and jellies several hours ahead, assembling just before serving for optimal freshness and texture.