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Chinese Almond Jelly
This recipe for Chinese Almond Jelly is a classic dim sum dessert featuring almond-flavored jelly set with agar, served with fruit cocktail.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Cantonese, Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 70kcal
Almond jelly:
- 250 ml almond milk unsweetened
- 25 g granulated sugar or to taste
- ½ teaspoon agar powder
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For serving:
- 1 can mixed fruit cocktail or assorted fresh fruit of your choice
Combine almond milk, sugar, and agar powder in a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture up to a boil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes. (Be careful not to let the almond milk bubble over).
Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the almond extract.
Strain the mixture through a sieve into a small glass container or your desired mold and let it cool.
Use a spoon to remove any bubbles on the surface.
Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours, or until set.
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 0.01mg