TikTok food trends are back with viral frozen gummy bears.
People love gummy bears. People love crunchy things. Why not crunchy gummy bears? All you really need is time and two ingredients: Sprite and gummy bears. After they’re frozen, they’re a combination of hard and soft with a frozen candy texture. They’re kinda fun and quirky and I think they’re adorable because the gummy bears double in size.
What are frozen gummy bears?
Just what they sound like! Gummy bears that are frozen. They popped up on my for you page on TikTok so I’m not sure who invented them because I’ve seen literally hundreds of people making and crunching them for AMSR crunching videos. They don’t really sound crunchy thought – they’re more of an icy chew. Anyway, they looked fun and cute and gummy bears are delicious.
What do frozen gummy bears taste like?
They taste just like regular gummy bears but with a different texture. Crisp and cold and smooth. Kind of hard and soft at the same time. If you’ve ever had gummy candy that has been left out in the cold, the texture is somewhat similar, but a bit softer because of the Sprite soak. They’re simultaneously chewier and softer. You would think they would be hard, but they don’t come out like ice cubes, more of a cold soft crunch, like nugget ice. Because of the sugar and gelatin content of the bears, they stay kind of soft, which is nice because it’s what gives the bears their soft and icy texture. As you chew, the frozen bears start to melt in your mouth. I like them!
How to make frozen gummy bears
- Lay out your gummy bears in a shallow container that has a lid. You can do them in neat little rows or just spread them out, just as long as they’re in one layer, you’re good.
- Pour Sprite (or your choice of soda) on top over the bears, making sure they’re completely submerged. Cover the container and place it in the fridge overnight.
- The next day your bears will double in size. Strain them and arrange in a single layer on a parchment paper lined tray. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm and frozen.
- Enjoy the frozen gummy crunch!
Frozen gummy bear ingredients:
- gummy bears – everyone knows the superior gummy bears are Haribo. I dream of going to Germany to visit a Hairbo factory one day. My favorite are the twin cherries. Anyway, any bears will do, buy your favorite gummies.
- Sprite – you don’t need to use Sprite obviously, any clear soda will work, so choose your favorite. I think maybe the frozen gummy bear trend came from Japan and originally they used Mitsuya Cider, which is a kind of cream soda-y citrus-y soda.
What other gummies can I freeze?
Any really! I’ve seen frozen peach rings, cola bottles, sour patch kids. This will work on any sort of chewy, soft, gummy candy.
What other sodas can I use?
Again, any soda will work for this. The soda is for carbonation and liquid soaked up into the gummy bears, so choose a soda that you like. I’m pretty sure the main choice is Sprite/7Up because they’re clear so the gummy bears stay the same color.
Best gummy bear brands
Personally, I love Haribo Gold Bearswhich is what we used in this post. Haribo invented gummy bears in 1922 and they’re the original and best! They’re a little firmer than most gummy bears and I think they have the tastiest flavor and chew. I also like how pretty and pastel they turn out after freezing them. Mike’s partial to Albanese Fruit Bears https://amzn.to/3C9gy4h which are pretty darn good too. They’re a bit softer than gold bears which isn’t for me, but I admit that they are very soft and chewy and they have elite flavors like Fuji Apple, Asian Pear, and Alphonso Mango.
Another bear I’m interested in trying, but can’t vouch for are Black Forest gummy bears https://amzn.to/3YB9uVA. They have a different gummy bear shape which would be fun to see frozen. I’ve heard they taste really good and are a good amount of chew.
That’s it! This is a fun little quick treat – if you ignore the overnight soak and freezing – and I think it’s worth it to try. The holiday season is coming up and a bowl of seasonal colored frozen gummy bears is a cute, conversation starter.
Happy freezing!
xoxo steph
Frozen Gummy Bears
Ingredients
- 1 package gummy bears about 6oz
- 1 can Sprite (or other clear carbonated drink)
Instructions
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Place your gummy bears in an air tight container. If you want your bears to be pristine and nicely shaped, spread them out in a single layer.
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Carefully pour the Sprite over the gummy bears, covering them completely. Place the cover on the container and place in the fridge overnight.
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The next day, the bears will double in size and be quite soft.
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Scoop the bears out of the Sprite and place them in a single layer on a parchment paper lined plate or tray. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
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Enjoy frozen!
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