Jellyfish Candy Platter (Printable)

A vibrant candy display with jellyfish-shaped gummies and colorful ocean-inspired sweets, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Jellyfish Gummies

01 - 1 cup fruit juice (apple, grape, or berry)
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin or vegetarian alternative (agar-agar)
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - Optional food coloring (blue, pink, purple)
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Decorative Jellies

06 - 1 cup coconut water or clear soda
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin or agar-agar
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - Food coloring in various ocean-inspired shades

→ Ocean-Themed Candies

10 - 1 cup gummy worms
11 - 1 cup blue raspberry candy belts, cut into strips
12 - 1 cup rock candy
13 - 1 cup candy pearls or edible sugar pearls

# Method:

01 - In a saucepan over low heat, warm the fruit juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Add food coloring and lemon juice as desired. Pour the mixture into jellyfish-shaped silicone molds or use round molds for the body with shallow molds for the tentacles. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to set.
02 - In a separate saucepan, gently warm coconut water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin and the chosen food coloring. Pour into shallow molds or a baking dish. Chill for 30 minutes until firm, then cut into seaweed or wave-like shapes.
03 - On a large serving tray, arrange the set jellyfish gummies as the centerpiece. Attach gummy worms and candy belt strips beneath each jellyfish to form tentacles. Scatter decorative jellies, rock candy, and candy pearls around the display to emulate underwater scenery.
04 - Keep the platter chilled until serving to maintain optimal texture and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Eye-catching sea-inspired theme
  • Fun and festive for parties
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version use agar-agar instead of gelatin note that setting times and texture may vary
  • Use a variety of fruit juices and natural food colorings for different flavors and vibrant colors
03 -
  • Ensure molds are chilled well for easier unmolding
  • Experiment with layering colors for a more vibrant effect
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