Save 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 wows my guests and brings a fun ocean vibe to any celebration.
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.
Save Our family loves gathering around this platter, sharing stories of the sea while indulging in the sweet treats.
Notes
Use a variety of fruit juices and natural food colorings for different flavors and vibrant colors. 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). Manufactured candies may be processed in facilities with peanuts tree nuts or dairy.
Save This jellyfish candy platter brings a charming ocean theme to your dessert table and delights both kids and adults alike.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make jellyfish shapes for the candy platter?
Heat fruit juice with sugar, dissolve gelatin or agar-agar, add coloring and lemon juice, then pour into jellyfish-shaped or round molds. Chill until set.
- → Can I make a vegetarian version without gelatin?
Yes, agar-agar can be used as a vegetarian alternative, though setting times and texture might differ slightly.
- → What ingredients create the ocean-themed jellies?
Combining coconut water or clear soda with gelatin or agar-agar, sugar, and ocean-inspired food coloring results in decorative jellies shaped to resemble seaweed or waves.
- → How are the jellyfish tentacles formed?
Use gummy worms and candy belts cut into strips to mimic tentacles, attaching them beneath each jellyfish-shaped gummy.
- → How should the platter be stored before serving?
Keep the assembled candy platter chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain texture and freshness.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
Gelatin is present unless using a vegetarian alternative; some candies may contain gluten or nuts, so check labels carefully.