Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable View)

Lemonade jelly set around gummy bears for a colorful, chilled party treat — garnish with mint and lemon slices.

# Ingredient List:

→ Jelly Layer

01 - 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) water
03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
04 - 3 envelopes (21 g total) unflavored gelatin powder
05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy Bear Layer

06 - 1 cup (150 g) assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
08 - Lemon slices (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - In a small saucepan, stir together lemon juice, water, and sugar. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and let it bloom for 2 minutes.
02 - Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and gelatin have completely dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and add lemon zest.
03 - Arrange 10–15 gummy bears at the bottom of each serving cup (you can use clear cups for best visual effect).
04 - Pour the warm lemonade gelatin mixture over the gummy bears, filling each cup.
05 - Allow cups to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Hidden gummy bears inside each jelly cup make for a playful surprise when you dig in.
  • The combination of real lemonade and chewy candies creates a treat that’s equal parts nostalgic and refreshingly grown up.
02 -
  • If you pour the jelly mixture while it’s too hot, some gummy bears will melt or lose their shape completely (learned that the sticky way).
  • Clear cups really do make the colors and layers shine—skip opaque cups for party wow-factor.
03 -
  • Blooming gelatin thoroughly makes all the difference for a smooth, jiggle-perfect jelly—don’t rush that step.
  • Pouring the jelly slowly over the gummy bears keeps the candies from floating to the top and messing up your layers.
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