How to incorporate your favorite candy into your wedding desserts
When it comes to wedding desserts, there are endless options to choose from. But what if you want to incorporate your favorite candy into your wedding desserts? Here are some ideas and tips to help you create unique and delicious treats for your big day.
Candy-Themed Dessert Table
One idea is to create a candy-themed dessert table. Start by selecting a variety of candies that you and your partner love. You can choose candies in your wedding colors or mix and match for a fun, eclectic look. Then, create a few desserts that incorporate these candies into the recipe.
- Chocolate Truffles with M&M's: Mix your favorite chocolate truffle recipe with crushed M&M's for a colorful and delicious treat.
- Candy Bark: Melt chocolate and mix in crushed candy bars or candy-coated chocolates, then let it set in a pan before breaking it into pieces.
- Rock Candy Cupcakes: Top your favorite cupcakes with rock candy sticks for an elegant and fun touch.
Candy Bouquet Centerpieces
Why not turn your centerpieces into sweet treats? Create candy bouquet centerpieces that your guests can enjoy throughout the night.
- Jolly Rancher Vase: Fill a clear vase with Jolly Ranchers in your wedding colors, then add a bouquet of flowers on top.
- Gumball Topiary: Cover a foam ball with gumballs and attach it to a stick or dowel. Place it in a vase filled with foam, and add a ribbon and bow for decoration.
- Chocolate Bouquets: Arrange chocolate bars and candy bars into a bouquet and wrap the stems with floral tape. These can also double as favors for your guests!
Candy Cocktails and Mocktails
For a fun and unique twist, incorporate your favorite candies into your cocktails and mocktails.
- Sour Patch Margarita: Use sour patch straws to garnish your margarita for a sweet and sour kick.
- Candy Cane Martini: Crush candy canes and rim your martini glass for a festive winter cocktail.
- Swedish Fish Sparkling Punch: Mix Swedish Fish candies into a sparkling punch for a fun and fruity beverage.
Candy Bar for Favors
A candy bar for favors is a popular option for weddings, but you can make it even more special by including your favorite candies.
- Chocolate-Dipped Licorice: Dip your favorite licorice in chocolate, then package them in clear cellophane bags.
- Gummy Candy Mix: Combine your favorite gummy candies and package them in small boxes or bags.
- Candy-Coated Almonds: Coat almonds in candy shell coating and package them in small glass jars as a unique wedding favor.
Candy-Infused Wedding Cake
If you're a real candy lover, consider incorporating candy directly into your wedding cake.
- Kit Kat Cake: Create a kit kat border around your cake, then fill the top with your favorite candy.
- M&M's Cake: Mix M&M's into the batter of your cake for a colorful and sweet surprise.
- Reese's Cake: Add chopped Reese's cups into your frosting for a delicious peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
Remember to have fun and get creative when incorporating your favorite candy into your wedding desserts. Your guests will love the personalized and unique touch!