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    Recipes » Desserts » Confections

    Champagne Gummy Bears

    Published: Dec 15, 2017 · Modified: May 29, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 44 Comments

    Gluten Free

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    homemade champagne gummy bears served in a champagne coupe glass

    You won't believe how easy it is to make homemade Champagne Gummy Bears! You just need 3 simple ingredients, 30 minutes of your time and gummy bear molds. Wrap these tipsy bears for a fun edible gift, stack them high in a champagne coup for an elegant party treat or keep them all for yourself!

    Champagne Gummy Bears served in a coupe

    I discovered Champagne Gummy Bears while visiting the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, California. I spotted the adorable little sugarfina box filled with pink and white bears and I couldn't resist. I don't even want to tell you how much I paid for a tiny handful, but it got me to wondering? Could I make homemade Champagne Gummy Bears and skip the steep price tag?

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    Champagne Gummy Bears and coups from above

    As you've guessed, the answer is yes - it's a snap to make homemade gummy bears! With a little Champagne (or any sparkling wine: Prosecco, Cava, etc.), some gelatin and a little sugar, you can make them in minutes. I made a couple of batches: Brut Champagne gummy bears and Sparkling Rose Gummy Bears because I wanted a mix of pretty pink and shimmery white.

    For the practicalities: You will need gummy bear molds, here is the silicone variety I used. And here's the step by step process (you can also watch the how-to video just above the recipe).

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    How to Make Homemade Gummy Bears

    Step 1: Add Champagne or other sparkling wine to a small saucepan over low heat.

    Adding champagne to pan over low heat

    Step 2: Whisk in sugar.

    Whisking in Sugar

    Step 3: Whisk in gelatin.

    Whisking in Gelatin

    Step 4: Continue whisking until sugar and gelatin have dissolved.

    Whisking Until Sugar and Gelatin have dissolved

    Step 5: Many gummy bear molds come with an eyedropper for filling, but I think this is unnecessarily tedious. Instead pour warm mixture over gummy bear molds and wipe away excess with an offset spatula. (Doing this on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper makes for easy clean up.)

    Pouring Champagne Sugar Gelatin Mixture over mold
    Using Offset Spatula to Wipe off Excess

    Step 5: Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until gummy bears have set up. Remove and serve or refrigerate in an airtight container.

    Removing Homemade Gummy Bears from Molds

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    Homemade Champagne Gummy Bears

    Marissa Stevens
    Make these homemade Champagne Gummy Bears with just 3 ingredients in less than 30 minutes!
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 100 gummy bears
    Calories 2 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Champagne or other sparkling wine, Brut or Rose
    • 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin about 3 standard packets
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

    Special Equipment Required

    • 2 gummy bear molds 50 bears per mold

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 2 gummy bear molds on top. Place an offset spatula nearby.
    • Pour Champagne into a small saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and then powdered gelatin, whisking constantly. Continue whisking until both sugar and gelatin have dissolved.
    • Slowly pour Champagne mixture over gummy bear molds a little at a time, starting from the center and working to the edges, using an offset spatula to wipe away excess. To have the best shaped gummy bears, you want each mold to be full with the area around it relatively clean. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until gummy bears have set up completely.
    • Remove gummy bears from molds and serve or refrigerate in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword candy, New Year's Eve, party food, wedding, wedding shower
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    1. Jan says

      March 10, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      Do these have to always be refrigerated? I’d like to make some for Easter baskets. Thank you for making up this recipe! I was shocked at the cost of a tiny tin of these at the store, so my cheap heart is thrilled to make them.

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 13, 2022 at 11:28 am

        Hi Jan! Those little tins really are expensive. With this recipe, the gummy bears do need to stay refrigerated. There are recipes online for a shelf stable version of homemade gummy bears, but you'll need some other ingredients (corn syrup, citric acid, etc.).

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    2. Kathy Helder says

      January 03, 2022 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      Love this. Easy recipe to do. I added edible glitters and pink colors to it to make these gummies sparkling which added a special touch. We actually put them in little champagne glasses and little clear bowls for New Years! They were festive on the tables.

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 03, 2022 at 9:20 am

        So glad these were a hit, Kathy! Love your additions and I bet they looked so pretty on the tables.

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    3. Megan says

      October 16, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Can you add a small amount of food coloring for different color variations?

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      • Marissa says

        October 16, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Hi Megan! Absolutely! Add any color you like.

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