Easy 4-ingredient Japanese Raindrop Cake
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Easy 4-ingredient Japanese Raindrop Cake
Description
This raindrop cake is composed mainly of water and agar agar powder, which forms a clear jelly with a tender, slightly firm texture. By placing a strawberry in the center of the mold before pouring in the jelly, the finished product captures a striking visual of fruit suspended inside the translucent dessert.
Preparation requires boiling the agar agar mixture briefly, then cooling it quickly to achieve the optimal texture—too long of simmering or cooling results in a harder jelly. After setting at room temperature and then chilling in the refrigerator for several hours, the dessert is served cold with a drizzle of maple syrup to balance the subtle flavor of the jelly.
This dessert is well-suited for those seeking a low-calorie, delicate sweet treat that emphasizes texture and presentation. It also presents an interesting conversation piece due to its unusual appearance and gentle mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup water cold
- ¼+ ⅛ teaspoon agar agar powder
- 2 strawberries with stem removed
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or as needed
Instructions
- In a small pot, whisk together your water and agar agar powder well. Then bring it to a boil. Quickly reduce it to medium heat, and allow this to simmer for 1 minute and no more than that. The timing needs to be exact or the jelly will be too hard. Do not cover your pot.
- Allow your pot of liquid jelly to cool in sink filled with cold water or 5 minutes. But no more than that, or it'll solidify and you will need to reboil it again.
- Place your moulds or dessert bowls on a small baking tray.
- Position 1 strawberry in the center of each mould or cup.
- Pour the liquid jelly over top. Allow this to rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Transfer to the fridge and allow this to chill overnight or at least 3-4 hours.
- Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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