Viral Frozen Gummy Bears
These Viral Frozen Gummy Bears are taking off on the internet right now! They’re fun, easy, and the end result is a gummy bear that tastes and feels like a slushie.
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There’s just two ingredients needed for this simple sweet treat. The kids will love helping make these cool treats – maybe except for the waiting part, but trust me, it’s worth it!
Looking for more fun summer treats the kids will love? Try my Shark Week Snack Cups or these adorable Beach Cupcakes. And if you’re in the mood for more gummy treats, don’t miss my Homemade Pineapple Gummies!
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Kid-Friendly: This recipe is perfect for involving the kids in the kitchen. They’ll love watching the gummy bears transform!
- Simple Ingredients: You only need two ingredients to make these magical frozen treats.
- Make Ahead: These can be made and stored in the freezer for up to a week.
- Fun Texture: The frozen gummy bears have an amazing slushie-like texture that’s completely different from regular gummies.
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Gummy Bears – Regular Haribo gummy bears work best for this recipe due to their firmer texture. Avoid sour or soft gummy bears, as they won’t hold up well during soaking.
- Sprite – The carbonated soda helps create that perfect slushie texture. You’ll need a full 16.9-ounce bottle.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Soda Options – While Sprite works best, you can experiment with other clear sodas like 7-Up or Ginger Ale.
- Gummy Varieties – Stick to classic Haribo-style gummy bears. Other shapes and brands may not work as well.
How to Make Frozen Gummy Bears (step-by-step directions)
- Place gummy bears in a medium mixing bowl and pour Sprite over them. (Photos 1, 2 & 3)
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. (Photo 4)
- Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using rubber gloves, gently remove gummy bears from liquid, shaking off excess.
- Arrange bears on the prepared pan with small spaces between them. (Photo 5)
- Freeze for 3 hours or until completely frozen. (Photo 6)
Recipe Tips
- Use rubber gloves for the easiest handling of soaked gummy bears
- Make sure bears aren’t touching when arranging them on the baking sheet
- Be prepared for the gummy bears to be slippery when transferred to the freezer
- Don’t skip the parchment paper – it makes removal much easier
- Classic Haribo gummy bears work best due to their firm texture
Storing Tips
- Storage: Keep frozen gummy bears in an airtight container in the freezer
- Freezer: Store for up to 1 week
- Important Note: Return bears to freezer quickly after serving to prevent melting and sticking together
Serving Suggestions
Serve these frozen treats at your next summer party alongside other fun desserts like my Easy Gatorade Slushie or Peach Lemonade Popsicles. They’re perfect for pool parties, birthday celebrations, or any hot summer day!
Recipe FAQs
Regular gummy bears work best. Sour or soft gummy bears won’t hold up well during the soaking process.
Rubber gloves make it much easier to handle the soaked gummy bears and prevent them from breaking apart.
While Sprite works best, you can experiment with other clear sodas. The carbonation is important for achieving the right texture.
When stored properly in an airtight container in the freezer, they’ll last up to 1 week.
Make sure you’re using regular Haribo-style gummy bears and that they’re not touching when freezing. Also, ensure your freezer is set to the proper temperature.
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Viral Frozen Gummy Bears
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces (226 ⅘ g) Regular Gummy Bears
- 16.9 Ounces (479 g) Sprite
Instructions
- Place gummy bears in a medium mixing bowl and pour Sprite over them.8 Ounces Regular Gummy Bears,16.9 Ounces Sprite
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using rubber gloves, gently remove gummy bears from liquid, shaking off excess.
- Arrange bears on the prepared pan with small spaces between them.
- Freeze for 3 hours or until completely frozen.
Notes
- Use rubber gloves for the easiest handling of soaked gummy bears
- Make sure bears aren’t touching when arranging them on the baking sheet
- Be prepared for the gummy bears to be slippery when transferring to the freezer
- Don’t skip the parchment paper – it makes removal much easier
- Classic Haribo gummy bears work best due to their firm texture
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