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Coconut Jelly

A perfectly silky, smooth, and creamy coconut jelly recipe that only requires 5 ingredients to make. This popular dim sum dessert is a great option if you're looking for something rich yet light and refreshing!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword asian dessert, coconut dessert, coconut jelly
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration time 5 hours
Servings 16 2-inch squares

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup 15% cream
  • 3 1/2 tsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Mix 3 ½ teaspoon of gelatin powder with 3 ½ tablespoon of cold water in a small bowl. Let bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave for 15 seconds to dissolve. Set aside.
  • In a pot, mix together 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of 15% cream, 1 ½ cup of coconut milk, sugar, and the gelatin mixture. Heat over medium heat. Stir until well-incorporated and the gelatin and sugar are well dissolved. Don’t bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Pour mixture onto an 8 in X 8 in pan through a strainer. Scoop out the foam on the surface using a spoon.
  • Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight. Run a bread knife along the edges of the pan, and turn it out onto a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve.