Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Print Version)

Clear cups filled with lemon jelly and gummy bears, chilled until set and finished with mint and lemon slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Jelly layer

01 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 3 envelopes (about 3 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin powder
05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - 1 cup assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration (optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Lemon slices

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine the lemon juice, water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the surface and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom.
02 - Warm the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin fully dissolve; avoid boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.
03 - Place 10–15 gummy bears into the base of each clear serving cup so they are evenly distributed.
04 - Carefully pour the warm lemonade gelatin mixture into each cup, covering the gummy bears and filling the cups to the desired level.
05 - Allow the cups to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
06 - Before serving, optionally top each cup with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice for presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your friends will swear you bought them from a trendy café, but only you know they took barely 15 minutes to throw together.
  • The lemon jelly is fresh and tart, and the gummy bears add a chewy surprise that makes everyone pause and smile.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed and poured the jelly while too hot—my gummy bears melted into psychedelic puddles, so always let it cool a minute before pouring.
  • If you use opaque cups, you&aposll miss the magic of seeing the gummy bears through the jelly, so always go for clear.
03 -
  • Never skip blooming the gelatin—the smoothest jelly always starts with patience.
  • Pair with sparkling lemonade for a refreshingly fun dessert experience.
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