Almond Jello Recipe
Almond Jello is a delicate and refreshing gelatin dessert flavored with almond extract, perfect for a light treat or dessert. It combines smooth gelatin with milk and a hint of sweetness, served chilled and optionally paired with canned or fresh fruit and simple syrup for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- ¼ cup cold water
- ⅔ cup just-boiled water
- ¼ cup sugar
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
Optional Fruit Toppings
- Canned fruit in syrup or juices (fruit cocktail, peaches, mandarin oranges, lychee, etc.)
- Fresh cut fruit with simple syrup like strawberries, mango, cherries
Simple Syrup for Serving (Optional)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: In a medium-sized bowl or a 1-quart measuring cup, add the cold room temperature water and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder over it. Stir gently and set aside to allow the gelatin to bloom.
- Dissolve Sugar: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, pour the just-boiled water and stir in the ¼ cup sugar until completely dissolved to make a sugar water solution.
- Combine Gelatin and Sugar Water: Pour the sugar water into the gelatin mixture and stir thoroughly to dissolve the gelatin fully.
- Add Milk and Flavoring: To the combined gelatin mixture, add 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of almond extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Set the Jello: Pour the almond gelatin mixture into a dish, preferably a rectangular glass container with a lid. Place the container uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to start setting and reduce condensation.
- Chill Completely: After initial setting, cover the dish to prevent condensation and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the jello is completely set and firm.
- Serve: Cut the almond jello into cubes. Serve chilled with canned fruit, fresh fruit, and optionally drizzle with simple syrup.
- Optional Simple Syrup Preparation: To prepare simple syrup, combine ¼ cup water with ¼ cup sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved and syrup is clear. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Store leftovers in a jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use cold but not ice-cold water to bloom gelatin for best texture.
- Refrigerate uncovered first to reduce condensation on the jello surface, then cover after 1-2 hours.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar quantity according to taste.
- Whole milk can be substituted with lower fat milk, but this may affect creaminess.
- Almond extract is potent, so do not increase quantity too much to avoid overpowering flavor.
- Fruit additions are optional but provide a colorful and flavorful complement to the smooth almond jello.
- Simple syrup can be flavored with vanilla or citrus zest for variation.
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