Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable)

Playful lemonade jelly cups with gummy bears — bright chilled party treats finished with lemon zest and mint.

# 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)

# 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The surprise of finding gummy bears nestled in the jelly always gets joyful reactions from kids and grownups alike
  • It's the rare party dessert that's equal parts photogenic and refreshing, proving you don't need pastry skills for wow factor
02 -
  • If you add the lemon zest while heating, it can turn the jelly cloudy—add it after removing from heat for a crystal-clear look
  • Those first times I rushed the blooming process, I ended up with streaky, grainy jelly—patience pays off for perfect giggles and jiggles
03 -
  • Bloom gelatin fully—if you see lumps, start over before it's too late
  • Use a spouted measuring cup for a tidy, even pour and to keep the gummy layers undisturbed
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