Bumblebee Candy Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant candy arrangement inspired by bumblebees, ideal for parties and springtime fun.

# What You Need:

→ Bumblebee Candies

01 - 7 oz bee-shaped gummies or chocolate bumblebee candies

→ Yellow & Black Sweets

02 - 5 oz yellow jelly beans
03 - 5 oz black licorice wheels or sticks
04 - 3.5 oz lemon candy drops

→ Complementary Sweets

05 - 4 oz honeycomb toffee, broken into bite-sized pieces
06 - 4 oz white chocolate-covered pretzels
07 - 3 oz yellow M&Ms or similar candies

→ Fresh Accents

08 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
09 - 1 cup fresh golden raspberries or yellow grapes

→ Decorative Extras

10 - Edible flowers such as pansies or marigolds (optional)
11 - Small sealed honey sticks (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Select a large serving board or platter as a base for assembling the candies.
02 - Place the bee-shaped gummies or chocolates in the center of the board to form a visual centerpiece.
03 - Fan out yellow jelly beans, lemon candy drops, and yellow M&Ms in circular or striped patterns surrounding the center, alternating with black licorice to mimic bumblebee stripes.
04 - Add honeycomb toffee pieces, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and other complementary sweets to fill spaces and enhance texture variety.
05 - Scatter fresh blackberries and golden raspberries or yellow grapes across the board for color contrast and freshness.
06 - Optionally decorate with edible flowers and honey sticks to enhance visual appeal and thematic consistency.
07 - Serve immediately for best freshness or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Whimsical and colorful design
  • Perfect for parties and springtime celebrations
02 -
  • For a nut-free board, avoid candies containing nuts
  • Use vegan candies and chocolates as needed for dietary preferences
03 -
  • Use fresh fruits to add vibrant color and balance sweetness
  • Arrange candies in circles or stripes for a visually appealing bumblebee effect
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