Easy 3-ingredient Lychee Coconut Jelly
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Easy 3-ingredient Lychee Coconut Jelly
Description
The Easy 3-ingredient Lychee Coconut Jelly features a combination of lychee juice and coconut milk set into jelly forms using agar agar powder, a plant-based gelling agent. The recipe calls for heating and boiling the lychee juice with agar agar first, then doing the same with the coconut milk. Each liquid is poured in alternating half-cup layers into a rectangular container, letting each layer set at room temperature before adding the next. The gentle pouring of the coconut milk over the back of a spoon prevents breaking the lychee layer beneath.
This method creates a two-tone jelly with a delicate balance of flavors: the sweet floral notes of lychee and the rich creaminess of coconut. Agar agar sets firmly and holds at room temperature, giving the jelly a tender yet stable texture. Refrigeration after layering cools and firms the jelly further, making it easy to slice or scoop.
The dessert is light and subtly sweet, making it suitable as a refreshing palate cleanser or a simple ending to a meal. Since it uses few ingredients with minimal preparation, it caters well to cooks wanting an uncomplicated yet elegant jelly dessert. It can be prepped ahead and stored chilled until serving.
Ingredients
For the Lychee Layer
- 1.5 cup lychee juice
- ¾ teaspoon agar agar powder
For the Coconut Layer
- 1.5 cup coconut milk full fat
- ¾ teaspoon agar agar powder
Instructions
- In a small pot, whisk together the lychee juice and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil for 60 seconds and then turn off the heat. Cover and keep this on the heat source so it doesn't solidify.
- In another small pot, whisk together the coconut milk and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil for 60 seconds and turn off the heat. Cover and and keep the pot on the heat source so it doesn't solidify.
- In a 8 x 6 inch rectangle container, scoop ½ cup or 125 ml of the lychee liquid and pour into the container, keeping the rest warm and covered. Let this layer set at room temperature. To check if it's set, it should be firm to touch.
- Then scoop ½ cup or 125 ml of the coconut liquid and pour over it over the back of a spoon on top of the firm lychee layer to prevent breaking it. Let this layer set until firm to touch and avoid moving the container. Keep the remaining coconut liquid covered and warm.
- Repeat this process until there is no more liquid left. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To slice: run a thin knife around the edges of the jelly and then slice into squares. Enjoy immediately or while cold!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0.4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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