Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable)

Playful lemonade jelly cups with gummy bears; chilled, garnished with mint and lemon for a bright summer treat.

# What You'll 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)

# Preparation Steps:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the lemony jelly hugs the chewy gummies makes every spoonful a tiny celebration.
  • They're the life of any party table but secretly effortless to pull together.
02 -
  • If the gelatin mixture gets too hot, it ruins the texture and the final jelly won't set right.
  • Sprinkling the gelatin and letting it bloom quietly is vital for a perfectly smooth jelly—you can't rush this part.
03 -
  • Check your gelatin brand—strength can vary, so test with a small batch if it’s your first time.
  • For sharper lemon flavor, zest the lemon directly over the pan so the oils infuse right in.
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