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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
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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?

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

Homemade Champagne Gummy Bears

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

Video

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup Champagne or other sparkling wine, Brut or Rose
  • 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin about 3 standard packets
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Special Equipment Required

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: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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50 Comments

  1. annie@ciaochowbambina says:

    5 stars
    I can’t handle how adorable and festive these are! Can’t wait to make them!

    1. Marissa says:

      aww, thanks so much, Annie!! I hope you love them!

  2. Rachel Beckmann says:

    Going be making these tomorrow! How long do you think they’re okay at room temp?

    1. Marissa says:

      Hi Rachel! You’ll want to keep them refrigerated as they’re not shelf stable like those that you buy commercially. But I much prefer the softer texture to the store bought version. Hope you enjoy them!

  3. Charleen Lamphere says:

    5 stars
    These turned out great! I used some fun molds for my best friend’s bachelorette party and they turned out perfect. Super easy too!

    1. Marissa says:

      That’s fantastic, Charleen! Thank you for coming back to let me know!!

  4. Kelli says:

    Hi! do you have to keep them refrigerated?

    1. Marissa says:

      Hi Kelli. Yes, I’d keep them refrigerated. They’re not shelf stable like those that you buy commercially. Hope you enjoy them!

  5. Rebecca says:

    Hey Marissa,
    Love this, especially now that I’ve seen the price tag on the brand-name ones popping up everywhere! Do you have a sense of how long these stay fresh if you keep them in an airtight container? I’d like to prep ahead a week or two in advance but don’t want to push my luck with them getting stale or starting to melt down. Thoughts?

    Thanks!

    1. Marissa says:

      Hey Rebecca! They’ll keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few weeks (or more). I use little glass jelly jars…

  6. Denee says:

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! So simple and cute. I’ve done it twice now. I add a few drops of champagne extract, and a sprinkle of fondant luster to make them sparkly!

    1. Marissa says:

      I love to hear that, Denee! Thank you.

  7. Debbie says:

    Would leftover champagne work?

    1. Marissa says:

      Sure!

  8. Irene says:

    Can you use flavored jello?

    1. Marissa says:

      Hi there, Irene. I haven’t tried that, so I don’t have amounts to suggest. You’d want to skip the added sugar and note that flavored Jello won’t work as a straight substitute for plain gelatin as it’s a mixture of gelatin and sugar – you’ll need additional gelatin.

  9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says:

    These are so ridiculously cute I can’t even handle it! And so fancy, too :). I’m totally making these for New Years!

  10. Christina says:

    Awww, I love these little bears, so freaking cute! For all you parents out there, don’t mix up these champagne gummy bears with your children’s ordinary gummy bears! That would bad (and kinda hilarious). Just kidding, but in all seriousness though, these bears are a cool treat to serve your friends this NYE!

    1. Marissa says:

      haha, thanks, Christina! I nerded out and did the math – each bear has about 1/4 teaspoon of champagne, so a kid would probably be fine with one or two. 😉

  11. David @ Spiced says:

    Seriously!? This is amazing! I’ve never thought about making gummy bears at home, but now I am totally hooked on the idea. (I just added those molds to my list of things to order on my next Amazon run!) I saw some champagne gummy bears in the store, and I got a pack for Laura’s birthday a couple months back. They were silly expensive, but they sounded like fun. Too bad Laura said they didn’t taste good at all. I bet the homemade version tastes better! Oooo…I just got an idea. Bourbon gummy bears. Come to papa! Hahaha! 🙂

    1. Marissa says:

      Thanks, David! Bourbon gummy bears? I like how you think!!

  12. Ruby says:

    These sound perfect for my New Year’s Eve Party! Could you please clarify something for me? Video says to heat champagne over low heat, but the printed recipe says to place over medium heat. Which is correct? Many thanks!

    1. Marissa says:

      Thank you for catching that, Ruby! Low heat is correct – fixing the recipe now. Cheers!

  13. Albert Bevia says:

    OMG! this is so amazing! this is like so perfect for a cocktail party!! yay…and thank you for the video, that sure helps out a ton

    1. Marissa says:

      Thanks for your kind comment, Albert! Just checked out your site – a lot of delicious looking recipes!

  14. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says:

    Wow they really are so easy! I want to make these. Now I need to find a gummy bear mold!

  15. Katherine | Love In My Oven says:

    Love this video and LOVE this idea!! I am going to have to make them even if I can only sample a few. My friends are having a holiday party and I’d love to bring some! Coolest idea Marissa!

    1. Marissa says:

      Thank you so much, Katherine! Wish I could make you a batch myself. 🙂