Flavorful Sparkling Orange Creamsicle Gummies Easy Homemade Recipe
These Sparkling Orange Creamsicle Gummies combine fresh orange juice, creamy vanilla, and a fizzy sparkle from sparkling water to create a chewy, nostalgic treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: About 30 gummies (depending on mold size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sparkling water (plain or lightly flavored)
- 3 tablespoons (approx. 30 grams) unflavored powdered gelatin (Knox recommended)
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or coconut cream (for vegan option)
- Zest of one medium orange
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the orange juice into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom and soften.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining orange juice (3/4 cup / 180 ml), sparkling water (1/2 cup / 120 ml), and honey or agave syrup (2 tablespoons). Warm over low heat without boiling, about 3-4 minutes, until hot enough to dissolve honey and activate gelatin.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm liquid mixture and whisk gently until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir over low heat if lumps appear until smooth.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), orange zest, a pinch of salt, and softened cream cheese or coconut cream (2 tablespoons). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds or a lined small baking pan using a measuring cup with a spout for neatness.
- Place molds in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably 3, until gummies are fully firm and springy to the touch.
- Gently pop gummies out of molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Do not skip gelatin blooming to avoid clumps. Keep heat low when warming liquids to preserve fizz. Use fresh orange juice for best flavor. Soften cream cheese or coconut cream before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill gummies fully for best texture. Store in fridge up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gummy
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 1
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