Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and all are gearing up to get that delicious spread just perfect. Thanksgiving is also an occasion for families to get together, and what would kids love more than a splash of colours at the dessert table? Yes, we’re talking about gummies. The possibilities are endless when it comes to an exclusive gummy candy-themed dessert buffet.
Gummies are chewable candies made of corn syrup, gelatin, starch, and sugar. They can be eaten by themselves or added to juices/drinks, or added as topping for other desserts. According to the mould, they are popular with kids as they come in all colors, sizes, and shapes – in the form of fruits, animals, hearts, worms, and even teeth and bones!
For your thanksgiving dessert buffet, go for a gummy layer cake as the centrepiece of the table. Cover up the entire cake with coloured gummies by pressing them into the cake. Make sure to mix and match the colours of the layers and the icing with those of the gummies. Don’t forget to chill the cake overnight, so the gummies stick correctly. Green apple gummies, heart-shaped gummies, fruit gummies; go over the top for kids’ desserts. Alternatively, you can also top a strawberry cake with strawberry gummies or a blueberry cake with blueberry gummies.
If you have a mini-fridge, you can also think of gummy popsicles, which are sure to be a hit among the little ones. All you need are Popsicle sticks, Popsicle moulds, gummies your little one loves, and soda. Fill the mould with soda and add gummies of different shapes and colours. Freeze, and you’re done. Chocolate-covered gummies are also another option, but be ready for the sugar high which comes with it! You can top anything with gummies – pudding, cupcakes, and even chocolate mousse.
For the adults, consider halal wine gummies, which are ridiculously easy to make. All you need to do is place the gummies in a bowl and pour good-quality wine all over them. Let it sit for eight hours and soak properly. Voila! Your wine gummies are ready. You can also try this with fruit juice so the kids can try them, too. How about cranberry or watermelon, so the colours match the gummies? Use gummy worms for the kids’ drinks, so they look intriguing as well.
The gummies in myriad of flavours and colours are sure to add an extra zing to your thanksgiving. Besides, there is nothing that stops the adults from indulging in chewy gummies that take you all back on a nostalgic trip. 