YIELD: 20

Gelatin Bubbles
Want to learn how to make gelatin bubbles? This
recipe and tutorial walks you through the whole
process, and makes gelatin bubbles that are the
perfect decoration for a cake!

PREP TIME COOK TIME ADDITIONAL TIME

20 minutes 20 minutes 4 hours

TOTAL TIME
4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

Gelatin Bubbles:
6 Tbsp. of unflavored gelatin
12 Tbsp of cold water
gel food coloring
3 Tbsp shortening
paper towels (to wipe the shortening)
luster dust (optional)

Additional Tools
heatproof bowl
small balloons
cooling rack (to dry bubbles)
sharp scissors

Instructions
1. Begin by adding 12 Tbsp. of cold water to a bowl. Pour in 6 Tbsp of unflavored
gelatin (ratio should always be 2 parts water, 1 part gelatin). Gently swirl the
water in the bowl to fully incorporate the gelatin in the water.
2. Let the mixture sit for couple minutes to bloom (absorb water).
 3. Once the mixture firms up, pop the bowl into the microwave for about 20
seconds (time can vary based on your microwave). The gelatin should be warm
and very fluid, but not too hot!
4. Gently stir in a few drops of gel food coloring (and/or luster dust), being sure the
gelatin is fully dissolved.
5. Partially inflate small balloons, tying a knot high up at the neck of the balloon to
make it into a (somewhat) spherical shape.
. Cover each balloon with a thin coat of shortening. This will make it so much
easier to remove the balloons later in the process.
7. Using your fingers, gently drip each balloon into the gelatin, rolling it to cover a
majority of the balloon.
. Be sure to cover each balloon in a thin and even coat of gelatin.
9. Gently rest balloon (with tie side down) on a cooling rack, and repeat with each
balloon.
10. If your gelatin cools off and thickens, pop it into the microwave and heat for 10
seconds to get it back to the right consistency.
11. I chose to dip my balloons twice, and repeated this process once I had covered
each balloon in its first coat of gelatin. This ensured they were nice and strong,
and colorful (probably not necessary, but I was paranoid they would shatter!)
12. Once the balloons have sat for about 30 minutes (I found they were had started
to set by this point), you can use a small fan (on a LOW SPEED) to speed up the
drying process. Be VERY careful when you do this. If your fan is too strong, it will
blow your bubbles right off your counter!!
13. My bubbles dried after about 4 hours, but without a fan they will need about 12
hours to harden.
14. Once the bubbles have hardened, use scissors to gently puncture the exposed
balloon. Once it shrinks, you can easily loosen the balloon from the bubble, and
remove it.
15. If your bubbles collapse a bit during this process, don't worry! They are rather
sturdy, and any indents can be popped back into place.

1 . Use sharp scissors to trim away any jagged edges around the base of the
bubble. Repeat with all balloons, then carefully press into place on a
buttercream cake.

Notes
This recipe makes enough gelatin to make about 20 bubbles.

As the gelatin hardens, it will shrink. This will create loud, crackling sounds. At first I
was convinced my bubbles were shattering, but was relieved to realize it just meant
they were firming up quickly!

These can be made several days ahead of time! I recommend making them ahead of
time, as this process is rather time consuming!

Nutrition
Information
Yield 20
Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories 24

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Unsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 1mg

Sodium 4mg

Carbohydrates 0g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 0g

Protein 2g

© Chelsey White CUISINE: American / CATEGORY: DIY

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