Almond Jello
Almond jello is a popular Chinese dessert that is light and refreshing and a lovely way to end a meal! Incredibly easy to make, it is traditionally served topped with canned fruit, but it's also delicious all by itself! It's a refreshing alternative to heavier sweeter desserts!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder ((see Recipe Notes below))
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2/3 cup just-boiled water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- Canned fruit in syrup or juices ( (fruit cocktail, peaches, mandarin oranges, lychee, etc.))
- Fresh cut fruit with simple syrup (like strawberries, mango, cherries)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a medium sized bowl or 1-quart measuring cup, add the room temperature water.
- 2
Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and stir. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, add the just-boiled water. Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- 4
Pour the sugar water into the gelatin water and stir to dissolve the gelatin.
- 5
Add the milk and almond extract and stir.
- 6
Pour the mixture into a dish (I use a rectangular glass container with a lid).
- 7
Refrigerate uncovered for 1-2 hours before covering to reduce condensation.
- 8
Refrigerate at least 4 hours until jello is completely set.
- 9
Cut almond jello into cubes and serve with canned fruit and syrup, if desired.
- 10
Simple Syrup for serving (optional):