A Sweet and Festive Feast

A candy platter is an excellent idea for a sweet and festive Christmas table. Well-designed, it becomes a true centerpiece. Here's how to make it a success.

1. Choose the right platter

The base makes a big difference. A round or rectangular platter allows for a harmonious arrangement; wood or slate give a rustic look; glass or porcelain, a more elegant touch. The important thing: it should be large enough for variety without being overcrowded.

2. The candy selection

Vary textures, colors, and shapes.

Christmas classics

Candy canes and peppermint sticks, hard candies, colorful sours. They bring the typical red and white palette of the season.

Gummies

Gummy bears, worms, Christmas shapes. Choose bright colors for visual contrast.

Chocolate

Tree-shaped chocolates, truffles, pralines, filled chocolates. They add a gourmet and "adult" touch to the platter.

Maple

In Quebec, maple candies are a must-have—in small caramels or hard candies.

Sour candies

A few sour candies break up the monotony of sweetness and pleasantly surprise guests.

3. The arrangement

Create sections. Group hard candies on one side, gummies together playing with colors, and reserve a space for chocolates—away from gummies, which can soften them.

Use small bowls. For small candies or those that stick, small bowls or clear containers keep everything organized.

Play with heights. Cake stands or overturned boxes create relief and make the platter much more dynamic.

4. The decoration

A few pine branches or pinecones around the candies immediately evoke Christmas. A festive ribbon around the platter, small labels indicating what guests are tasting, and you're all set.

Small safety reminder: keep non-edible decorative elements well separated from candies, especially if there are children.

5. Temperature and preservation

Chocolates melt and gummies stick if left too long in the heat. Keep the platter in a cool place and take it out just before serving.

Where to assemble your platter in Quebec?

At Jujubes et Chocolats, we can help you put together a platter according to your budget and tastes—that's exactly what we do with our candy bars for events.

We are at Galeries Saint-Hyacinthe (entrance no. 2). Delivery across Canada—free for orders over $55—and free in-store pickup, no minimum purchase.