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Agar Agar Jelly Recipe With Fruits
This agar agar jelly recipe with fruits is a kid-friendly, vegan Thai dessert featuring watermelon and mango. Easy to follow with image instructions!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Fruit layer
- 1.5 tablespoon agar agar powder
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 600 g mixed fruits sliced into small pieces
Coconut layer
- 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 1.5 cup coconut milk full-fat
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pandan leaf optional
Instructions
Fruit layer
- Combine agar agar powder with water (fruit layer ingredients), stirring continuously. Allow this mixture to rest for 15 minutes.
- As your agar mixture rests, take this time to evenly slice your fruits into small pieces.
- In a small pot over low heat, add the rested agar-water mixture. Keep stirring until the agar fully dissolves. Then, add sugar, whisking or stirring until completely melted. Then, pour a thin layer into your mold.
- Place some fruit slices in the mold, distributed evenly. Pour in half of the agar mixture. Layer in more fruit, followed by the remaining agar mixture. Top off with the last fruit. Leave to set at room temperature. Make sure you do this at a quick pace.
Cup of Yum
Coconut layer
- Mix the agar agar powder with water (coconut layer ingredients) while stirring continuously. Let it rest for 15 minutes. During this time, the fruit layer will set.
- After 15 minutes, add coconut milk to a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the rested agar-water mixture, and ensure the agar dissolves fully. Add sugar, pandan, and salt, whisking or stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Check if the fruit layer has set and become firm by gently touching it, then gently pour the hot coconut layer on top. Let the dessert set at room temperature for 20 minutes or until firm, and then place it in the refrigerator for several hours. Serve chilled and unmold right before serving.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Avoid unmolding your agar jelly dessert too far in advance before serving. Unmolding it might release some water, for the best results, unmold just before serving.
- Before storing, let your agar jelly dessert come to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container or cover with cling film and store in the refrigerator. The dessert will stay fresh for up to 3–5 days, but it probably won't last that long! Avoid freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 31g | 62% |
Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.