Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable Version)

Playful lemon gelatin cups studded with gummy bears, chilled until set and finished with mint and lemon.

# Ingredient List:

→ Jelly layer

01 - Fresh lemon juice — 1 cup
02 - Water — 1 cup
03 - Granulated sugar — 1/2 cup
04 - Unflavored gelatin — 3 envelopes (bloomed)
05 - Lemon zest — from 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - Assorted gummy bears — 1 cup

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves — optional
08 - Lemon slices — optional

# Steps:

01 - Combine lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan; sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom.
02 - Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin dissolve completely; do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.
03 - Place 10–15 gummy bears into the base of each clear serving cup for best presentation.
04 - Ladle the warm lemon-gelatin mixture over the gummy bears, dividing evenly among the six cups.
05 - Allow cups to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until fully set, at least 2 hours.
06 - Just before serving, top cups with mint leaves and a lemon slice if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your inner child will absolutely light up at the sight of chewy gummy bears suspended in citrus jelly—it's nostalgic and a bit magical.
  • In less time than it takes to watch a sitcom episode, you can prep a dessert that gets more compliments than any cake I’ve served.
02 -
  • If you try to rush the chilling step, you’ll end up with a sticky mess that never properly sets—patience is key.
  • I once skipped blooming the gelatin properly, and learned that small clumps never disappear after heating.
03 -
  • Sifting the gelatin as you sprinkle prevents dreaded clumps—learned after an especially stubborn batch.
  • Chill your serving cups before pouring in the mixture for even faster, ultra-smooth setting.
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