Chinese Almond Jelly with Mandarin Oranges15m

Chinese Almond Jelly with Mandarin Oranges

A beginner-friendly Chinese-style chilled almond jelly made with milk, unflavored gelatin, almond extract, and sweet canned mandarin oranges. It sets into a soft, refreshing dessert perfect for serving cold.

10 min prep5 min cook4 servingseasy
Energy
211 calories per serving
Protein
6.8 g per serving
Carbs
37.1 g per serving
Fat
4 g per serving
Sodium
125 mg per serving

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  • whole milk-2 cups
  • granulated sugar-0.33 cups
  • cold water-0.25 cups
  • unflavored gelatin-2.25 tsp
  • almond extract-1 tsp
  • vanilla extract-0.25 tsp
  • fine salt-0.13 tsp
  • canned mandarin oranges in light syrup-1 can
1
Drain the oranges
Small bowl

Drain the mandarin oranges over a bowl, reserve 1/2 cup syrup, and refrigerate the oranges until serving.

1 Can mandarin oranges
2
Bloom the gelatin
Measuring Spoons
Small bowl

Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over the cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes until spongy.

2 1/4 Teaspoon gelatin
1/4 Cup water
3
Heat the milk mixture
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Medium saucepan

In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the milk is steaming but not boiling.

Keep the milk below a boil and stir often to prevent scorching.

2 Cup milk
1/3 Cup sugar
0.13 Teaspoon salt
4
Dissolve gelatin and flavor
Whisk
Measuring Spoons
Medium saucepan

Remove the pan from the heat, whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then stir in the almond extract and vanilla extract.

2 1/4 Teaspoon gelatin
1 Teaspoon almond extract
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
5
Strain and chill
Fine-mesh strainer
Baking dish

Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the baking dish, cool for 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.

2 Cup milk
1/3 Cup sugar
2 1/4 Teaspoon gelatin
1/4 Cup water
1 Teaspoon almond extract
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
0.13 Teaspoon salt
6
Cut and serve
Knife
Serving bowls

Cut the chilled almond jelly into small cubes, spoon into bowls, and top with the mandarin oranges and reserved syrup.

Cut on a stable surface and keep fingers clear of the knife blade.

2 Cup milk
2 1/4 Teaspoon gelatin
1 Can mandarin oranges
7

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