Jellyfish Candy Platter (Print)

Colorful jellyfish gummies and ocean-themed sweets create a playful dessert centerpiece to delight guests.

# Components:

→ Jellyfish Gummies

01 - 1 cup fruit juice (apple, grape, or berry)
02 - 2 tbsp powdered gelatin or agar-agar (vegetarian alternative)
03 - 3 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Food coloring (optional; blue, pink, purple)
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Decorative Jellies

06 - 1 cup coconut water or clear soda
07 - 2 tbsp powdered gelatin or agar-agar
08 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
09 - Food coloring (various ocean-inspired colors)

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - 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 tentacles. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until set.
02 - In a separate saucepan, warm coconut water and sugar. 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.
03 - Arrange jellyfish gummies on a large serving tray as the centerpiece. Attach gummy worms and candy belt strips as tentacles beneath each jellyfish body. Scatter decorative jellies, rock candy, and candy pearls to resemble underwater scenery.
04 - Keep chilled until ready to serve to maintain optimal texture and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-platter fun for guests of all ages
  • Visually stunning and creative dessert option
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 -
  • Chill the molds well to ensure proper setting before unmolding
  • Arrange colors thoughtfully to create a balanced ocean effect
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