Candy Bubbles Edible: Incredible Recipe
From baby showers to wedding cakes, you can indeed apply this candy bubbles edible recipe to add a pop of color wherever you desire it. In this regard, before serving, make sure to take the bubbles off the cake.
Servings: 15 bubbles
Equipment
- Small balloons
- Lollipop sticks
- Powdered gelatin
- Heatproof bowl
- Spoons
- Paper towels
- A flat piece of styrofoam
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp of unflavored gelatin
- 12 tbsp of cold water
- Gel food coloring
- 3 tbsp shortening
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- In a bowl, add twelve tablespoons of cold water, then pour in six tablespoons of unflavored gelatin powder. Afterward, gently tilt the bowl to incorporate the contents in the bowl. After that, allow it to bloom for approximately three minutes.
- When the mixture firms up, place the bowl into the microwave for twenty seconds. After that, ensure the gelatin is warm and very fluid. Then, stir in the edible glitter until it completely dissolves.
- Then, inflate your balloon to the desired size. Afterward, knot a tie high up at the balloon’s neck to make a spherical shape. Keep in mind that this method helps push the air forward once the balloon is in the desired shape; slip a lollipop stick.
- Afterward, use a paper towel to coat each balloon with an ample amount of shortening; this way, it is easier for you to remove it.
- Next, dip the balloon into the melted gelatin. Roll until the balloon is thoroughly coated. Make sure not to coat the knotted part if you want to add more glitter.
- After that, pierce the lollipop sticks upright in flat Styrofoam to dry. Apply the same steps to the rest of the balloons. A coating would take at least twelve hours to set. I would not recommend making more than two layers because it will cause it to become chunky.
- Afterward, let it dry overnight; before popping the balloon, make sure it is dry. Use a pair of scissors to deflate the balloons. Because of this, it will indeed begin to shrink away from the sides.
- These candy bubbles are best prepared at least a day before using them. Also, store the bubbles in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.
Notes
The gelatin and water ratio should always be two parts water and one part gelatin. Do not worry about the gelatin shrinking because that is normal as it hardens. While trying to remove the balloon, it will make sounds as if it's breaking.
Always keep the gelatin warm because it is difficult to dip the balloons if it cools off too much. Besides, it reaches a kind of gloopy texture if excessively cooled. In addition to that, pay attention to the gelatin since no one likes an uneven and lumpy gelatin bubble. For that reason, make sure to heat it if it gets extremely thick.
Also, it would be best if you made edible candy bubbles in advance because it is time-consuming. You can store the bubbles in an airtight container for several days. Additionally, you can even utilize a fan to help the edible candy bubbles dry faster, if needed.
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