Ingredients
- Clear cups or small dessert glasses
- Dessert base (gelatin or pudding), according to package directions
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Edible decorations (fish-shaped candies or similar)
- Spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Refrigerator (if needed for chilling or setting)
- Craft materials for suncatchers (to be determined by chosen technique)
Instructions
- Choose the serving cups and craft method. Set out clear cups for the parfaits and select a design for the suncatchers.
- Check ingredients and safety needs. Read food labels for allergens and confirm that decorations are edible. Verify that craft materials are suitable for the ages of participants.
- Prepare the dessert base. Make the gelatin, pudding, or other chosen base according to package directions. Add food coloring gradually if desired.
- Plan the layers. Decide how many colors or layers are needed before filling the cups and allow each layer to set if required.
- Add edible decorations to the parfaits. Place them so they can be seen through the clear cup.
- Chill the parfaits as directed by dessert instructions.
- Prepare the workspace for the suncatchers. Protect the surface and arrange the necessary supplies.
- Make the suncatcher following the selected method's instructions.
- Allow the suncatcher to finish setting or drying as directed.
- Clean up food-preparation tools and hang the finished suncatcher in a suitable location.
Notes
Ensure that all materials used for both the parfait and suncatchers are safe and appropriate for the age of participants, particularly with regards to choking hazards for young children.
