GUMMY RECIPES
If you’re throwing a party, a ‘party mix’ of yummy gummy candies is almost a necessity. Why not spruce it up a little? Whip up some delicious gummy treats which are sure to please the kids and adults alike. Sweet, sour and creative, these are sure to grab eyes and tongues. Below is a list of a few fun snack ideas, which can be done at home with ease and are quite kid friendly and easy to make too.
GUMMY POPSICLES
Summer time is perfect for popsicles. Cold, frozen and delectable, they make a perfect treat for a warm summer day. Or even a winter day if that’s something you enjoy. This recipe is an easy one. Simply pick your favourite pop or fruit juice and you’re ready to go. Once you’ve got the moulds ready, simply fill it up with yummy gummy worms or any other gummy you enjoy, and top it off with the juice and freeze. In a few hours, the popsicles will be ready to be devoured. This is a great birthday party snack, especially if it’s an outdoor event.
GUMMY FRUIT TRIFLE
If you’ve ever had a good fruit trifle, you know how delicious it is. With layers of cream and lady fingers, and custard, it’s a delicious blend of sweet delights and fresh fruits. Why not mix it up and make a kid friendly fruit trifle, with gummies. Get a fruity mix of banana gummies, peach gummies and strawberry gummies and layer them with the traditional trifle ingredients for a yummy treat. This is one dessert that’s sure to look great too and have kids coming back for more.
WORMS IN DIRT
This is a classic gummy treat which is sure to please the insect lovers. Take a tiny dessert jar and fill it with small quantities of chocolate cake alternating with layers of crumbled biscuits to represent the dirt. Add some chocolate chips for additional texture or even some chocolate buttercream. Finally, top off the muddy delight with gummy worms for a gross yet delicious party treat. This one is perfect for a themed party for an insect lover.
JELLY AQUARIUM
This is a yummy treat which doesn’t just taste good but looks amazing as well. Simply fill up tiny glass containers with a small amount of blue jelly mix. Put it in the refrigerator and allow to set. Once set, add a layer of gummy sharks and gummy octopus. Add more blue jello mix and repeat the process a couple more times. Top off with gummy crocs and gummy turtles for a sweet aquatic snack that’s a visual delight. It tastes great as well.
FLORAL GUMMY CAKE
Floral gummies are some of the prettiest. In a variety of colours and with a sweet taste, they make the perfect topping and filling for a birthday cake or just any cake for an occasion. Bake any cake of your preference, with one small change. Cut a hole in the centre of the layers once baked. Fill this hole up with flower gummies and then ice the cake. Top off the icing with more yummy gummies and watch the surprise of the one who cuts the cake to reveal the surprise hidden inside.
GUMMY DONUTS
These are not just your typical donuts, but have a gummy element to them. While making donuts, add a handful of select gummies to the batter before frying. This will give the donuts a chewy texture that tastes great. Go for sweet gummies of any variety for this one, it’s a flavour bomb with every bite.
Try out these yummy gummy ideas and the kids are sure to love you.