Description
This refreshing Coconut Jelly is a delicate, creamy dessert made with a blend of sweetened coconut beverage, coconut milk, and gelatin. Lightly sweetened and perfectly set, it offers a tropical flavor with a smooth, velvety texture. Easily customizable with optional fruits, this chilled dessert is perfect for a light and elegant treat on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200 g sweetened coconut beverage
- 165 mL coconut milk
- 100 g water
- 20 g sugar
- 20 g gelatin powder
Optional
- Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., mango, pineapple, or berries) for garnish or mixing
Instructions
- Combine liquids and sugar: In a small pot over medium heat, add the sweetened coconut beverage, coconut milk, water, and sugar. Whisk the mixture gently to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- Incorporate gelatin: Gradually sprinkle the gelatin powder into the warm liquid in small batches, stirring continuously to prevent clumps from forming. Keep stirring until the gelatin has fully dissolved.
- Heat the mixture: Continue stirring the mixture until it becomes hot and small bubbles begin to form around the edges, indicating it is close to simmering. Do not boil.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the warm mixture through a fine sieve or strainer into a clean dish to remove any undissolved gelatin particles, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add fruits (optional): Gently fold in your choice of fresh fruits if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the jelly mixture.
- Set and chill: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until fully set.
- Unmold and serve: Remove the set jelly from the refrigerator. Run a knife carefully around the edges of the dish to loosen the jelly, invert the dish onto a flat serving plate, and gently lift the mold. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve cold.
Notes
- Use sweetened coconut beverage rather than plain coconut milk for a naturally sweet flavor, but adjust sugar to taste if using unsweetened alternatives.
- Ensure continuous stirring when adding gelatin to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth jelly texture.
- If using powdered gelatin, sprinkle it evenly and avoid adding all at once for best results.
- Refrigerate the jelly for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to ensure proper setting.
- Feel free to customize the jelly by adding tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, or lychee before chilling.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: coconut jelly,coconut dessert,jelly dessert,coconut milk dessert,tropical jelly,coconut gelatin dessert
