Description
Delight in these elegant Strawberry Jelly Cups, featuring vibrant homemade jelly set at a charming angle and topped with a luscious creamy layer. This no-bake dessert combines the fruity sweetness of Foster Clark’s jelly with rich double cream and condensed milk, finished with a garnish of shredded coconut, grated dark chocolate, and fresh strawberries for a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Jelly Layer
- 2 packets Foster Clark’s Jelly Powder
- 400ml boiling water
- 400ml cold water
- A few drops red food colouring (optional)
Cream Layer
- ¾ tin (approximately 255g) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 jars (340g each) Devon Double Cream
- 12g (0.42oz) Gelatin Powder
Garnish
- Shredded coconut, for decoration
- Grated dark chocolate, for decoration
- Fresh sliced strawberries, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the jelly: Dissolve both packets of Foster Clark’s jelly powder in 400ml of boiling water. Once fully dissolved, stir in 400ml of cold water. Add a few drops of red food colouring to intensify the color if desired.
- Set jelly at an angle: Place dessert glasses tilted inside a muffin tray to hold them steady. Pour the jelly mixture into each glass while tilted to create an angled jelly layer. Refrigerate until the jelly sets completely, usually about 1-2 hours.
- Bloom the gelatin: Pour cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder over it. Let it absorb the water for a few minutes until it blooms.
- Dissolve the gelatin: Microwave the bloomed gelatin for a few seconds until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly but not solidify.
- Prepare the creamy mixture: In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, double cream, and the dissolved gelatin. Blend on medium speed for about 4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Assemble cream layer: Pour the creamy mixture gently over the set jelly layer in the tilted glasses.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled cups for about 2 hours or until the cream layer is fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate the top of each cup with shredded coconut, grated dark chocolate, and fresh sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Tilting the glasses in a muffin tray helps achieve the signature angled jelly look and keeps the glasses stable while chilling.
- You can skip the red food colouring if natural jelly color is preferred.
- Microwave the gelatin carefully in short bursts to avoid overheating and losing its setting properties.
- Ensure the gelatin has cooled before adding to the cream to prevent curdling.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: Strawberry jelly cups, no-bake dessert, creamy jelly dessert, Foster Clark's jelly, gelatin dessert, easy party dessert, layered jelly, creamy strawberry cups
