About this recipe
Almond Jelly with Lychee: A Refreshing Traditional Dessert
Almond jelly is a delightful traditional Chinese dessert that is renowned for its delicate texture and subtle sweetness. The jelly is typically made from almond milk, agar-agar, and sugar, resulting in a soft, translucent treat. In this recipe, we will be using the store-bought ready-to-make Almond Flavor Gelatin Dessert. This pack of the mixture is very convenient and easy to make delicious and authentic taste Almond Jelly at home. When paired with the juicy and fragrant lychee, this dessert becomes a truly refreshing experience.
The lychee, a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, adds a burst of sweetness and a touch of tartness to the almond jelly. Its translucent flesh and unique flavor profile complement the subtle almond flavor beautifully. The combination of the two creates a harmonious and authentic taste that is both satisfying and refreshing.
Whether you seek a light and refreshing snack or a delightful dessert to end a meal, almond jelly with lychee will surely please your taste buds. The simplicity of the ingredients and the ease of preparation make it a versatile and enjoyable treat that people of all ages can enjoy.
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Ingredients
Serves 3 – 4
- 7 oz Almond Flavor Gelatin Dessert – https://amzn.to/3ZO8aAW
- 3 and 1/2 cup Water
- 1 and 1/2 cup Milk – https://amzn.to/3N4yDmA
- 40 oz (2 cans) Lychee in Syrup – https://amzn.to/3N4yEHa
Steps
[almond jelly mixture]
- Add water and Almond Flavor Gelatin Dessert powder in the pot
- Dissolve the Almond Flavor Gelatin Dessert powder
- Put the pot in the heat and bring it to a boil
- Stir occasionally while boiling the Almond Jelly mixture
- Once the Almond Jelly mixture is boiling, remove it from the heat
- Add milk to the Almond Jelly mixture and mix well
- Transfer the Almond Jelly mixture to the tray
- Cool it down and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until it sets
[lychee prep]
- Transfer the Lychee in the can to a bowl (including the syrup)
- Cut the Lychee into half (if the lychee is too big)
[combine]
- Once Almond Jelly is set, cut into cubes
- Put in a cup together with the lychee
- Serve it!
