Jellyfish Candy Platter (Printable Version)

An eye-catching sea-themed candy display with jellyfish gummies and vibrant ocean-inspired sweets.

# 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 - Optional: food coloring in ocean-inspired shades

→ Ocean-Themed Candies

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat fruit juice and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Add food coloring and lemon juice as desired. Pour mixture into jellyfish-shaped silicone molds or use round molds for the body with shallow molds for tentacles. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
02 - Warm coconut water and sugar in a separate saucepan until sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin and chosen food coloring. Pour into shallow molds or a baking dish. Chill for 30 minutes, then cut into seaweed or wave shapes.
03 - Arrange the jellyfish gummies centrally on a large serving tray. 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 evoke an underwater scene.
04 - Keep the platter refrigerated until serving to maintain texture and appearance.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and fun to make
  • Colorful and visually appealing centerpiece
02 -
  • Use agar-agar as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin but expect different texture and setting times
  • Choose natural food colorings for vibrant but safe color effects
03 -
  • Refrigerate molds immediately to ensure proper setting
  • Experiment with different juice flavors for unique tastes
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