Easy Homemade Almond Jello
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4.9
Easy Homemade Almond Jello
Description
This recipe uses plain gelatin dissolved in boiling water, which is then sweetened with granulated sugar and flavored with pure almond extract to give a distinct nutty note. After the gelatin mixture is smooth, cold whole milk is added, contributing a creamy body and tempering the strong almond flavor.
The mixture is poured into a shallow dish and chilled until fully set, typically between 2 to 3 hours. The firm almond jelly is then cut into squares for serving. Adding tropical fruits such as lychees, ripe mangoes, or mandarin oranges provides contrasting juicy and sweet elements that complement the almond base.
This dessert is straightforward to prepare, yielding a light, subtly flavored gelatin treat that pairs well with fresh fruit. It offers a pleasant almond aroma and a smooth, delicate mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cup water boiling
- 2 envelopes .25 oz each plain gelatin (I use Knox)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp almond extract pure
- ½ cup milk whole, cold
- lychee mandarin oranges, mangoes, or your favorite tropical fruits, optional
Instructions
- Pour boiling water into a bowl and whisk in the gelatin to fully dissolve. Add sugar and gently hand-whisk to dissolve. Add almond extract and whisk. Add milk and whisk.
- Pour into an 8x8 or similar sized dish. Chill 2-3 hours or longer.
- When completely set, cut into squares and serve with your favorite fruit. We love lychees, ripe mangoes, or mandarin oranges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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