Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable Version)

Bright lemonade jelly cups with gummy bears for a playful, chilled party treat that dazzles on summer tables.

# What You Need:

→ 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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • You get that perfect burst of tangy lemonade with playful bites of gummy bear in every spoonful—like a pool party for your taste buds.
  • They look stunning on a summer dessert table and are ready in minutes—plus they're so easy to customize it almost feels like cheating.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed the blooming time for gelatin and ended up with stubborn lumps, so give it those few minutes to fully hydrate.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly before pouring over the gummy bears—too hot and you risk melting those cheerful candies into a sticky puddle.
03 -
  • Letting the gelatin fully bloom changes everything—lumps begone.
  • Scatter in a few sour gummy bears for a secret pop of flavor—someone will always ask how you got it so zippy.
Go Back