Jellyfish Candy Platter (Print Version)

Colorful jellyfish-shaped gummies and ocean-inspired sweets arranged in a playful, eye-catching platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Jellyfish Gummies

01 - 1 cup fruit juice (apple, grape, or berry)
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin or agar-agar (vegetarian alternative)
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - Food coloring (optional: 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 (vegetarian alternative)
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - Food coloring (various ocean-inspired colors)

→ Ocean-Themed Candies

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat fruit juice and granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Add desired food coloring and lemon juice. Pour mixture into jellyfish-shaped silicone molds or round molds for the bodies and shallow molds for the tentacles. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes until set.
02 - In a separate saucepan, warm coconut water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin and preferred food coloring. Pour the mixture into shallow molds or a baking dish. Chill for 30 minutes, then cut into seaweed or wave shapes.
03 - Arrange the jellyfish gummies on a large serving tray as the centerpiece. Attach gummy worms and candy belt strips as tentacles beneath each jellyfish body. Distribute decorative jellies, rock candy, and candy pearls around the tray to simulate an underwater scene.
04 - Keep the platter chilled until serving to maintain optimal texture and appearance.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Eye-catching jellyfish-shaped gummies
  • Perfect for parties or as a fun dessert centerpiece
02 -
  • Use agar-agar for a vegetarian version but expect different setting times and texture
  • Varied fruit juices and natural food colorings create unique flavors and vibrant colors
03 -
  • Chill molds thoroughly to ensure gummies set properly
  • Use food-safe silicone molds of various shapes for more creative designs
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