These Sea Life Candy Cups are colorful ocean-themed party treats made with sour strips, marshmallows, star gummies, and under-the-sea gummies.
It’s perfect for an under-the-sea birthday party, an ocean-themed celebration, a summer party, or a kids’ classroom treat. The bright colors and cute sea creature gummies make them a fun activity to prepare with the kids, and you can arrange the candies in each cup to create your own little ocean scene.
If you love these ocean-themed treats, these Fish Bowl Jello Cups and Kiwi Turtles are perfect addition to your party.
How to Make Sweet Sea Life Candy Cups
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start by grabbing some bamboo picks (these will be your sea creatures’ “staffs”). Carefully place a blue sour strip onto each pick. You’ll be using these as the ocean backdrop in your cups. Repeat this for each of your candy cups.
2. Next, add a green sour strip and a pink sour strip onto separate picks. These will add a pop of color and flavor to your sea-themed candy creations.
3. Thread the white and blue star gummies onto one pick for each cup. These stars are perfect for adding a celestial touch to your ocean adventure!
4. Take a bamboo pick and add three large marshmallows. Insert this into the center of each cup. The marshmallows act as the sea foam or clouds of your ocean scene!
5. Now, it’s time for the under-the-sea gummies. Skewer these onto a pick and place them in front of the marshmallows. These little gummies are the sea creatures that will bring your ocean to life!
6. Insert the sour strip picks and star gummy picks into the cups around the marshmallows. Arrange them in a way that best suits your sea-themed design.
And voilà! Your Sea Life Candy Cups are ready to make a splash at your next party. Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash or just looking for a fun treat to share with friends and family, these candy cups are sure to be a hit. They’re colorful, tasty, and perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any occasion
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use sturdy cups: Choose small clear plastic cups so the colorful candies are easy to see and the treats are simple to serve.
- Insert the picks gently into the cups and keep sharp ends away from children. An adult should handle the skewers.
- Mix and match candy colors: Use blue, pink, and green sour strips to create a colorful ocean look. You can also use your favorite flavors.
- Assemble the candy cups shortly before the party to keep the candies looking fresh and prevent the sour strips from becoming sticky.
- Make them ahead carefully: You can portion the candies in advance, then assemble the cups closer to serving time for easier party preparation.
- Check for choking hazards: These treats contain gummies and marshmallows, which can be choking hazards for young children. Cut or serve age-appropriately, supervise children while eating, and avoid bamboo picks for little ones.
Sea Life Candy Cups
Ingredients
- 3 sour strips blue raspberry
- 3 sour strips strawberry
- 3 sour strips green apple or watermelon
- 9 large marshmallows
- 18 white and blue star gummies
- 9 under-the-sea gummies
Instructions
- Start by grabbing some bamboo picks (these will be your sea creatures' "staffs"). Carefully place a blue sour strip onto each pick. You’ll be using these as the ocean backdrop in your cups. Repeat this for each of your candy cups.
- Next, add a green sour strip and a pink sour strip onto separate picks. These will add a pop of color and flavor to your sea-themed candy creations.
- Thread the white and blue star gummies onto one pick for each cup. These stars are perfect for adding a celestial touch to your ocean adventure!
- Take a bamboo pick and add three large marshmallows. Insert this into the center of each cup. The marshmallows act as the sea foam or clouds of your ocean scene!
- Now, it’s time for the under-the-sea gummies. Skewer these onto a pick and place them in front of the marshmallows. These little gummies are the sea creatures that will bring your ocean to life!
- Insert the sour strip picks and star gummy picks into the cups around the marshmallows. Arrange them in a way that best suits your sea-themed design.