Introduction:
A coconut delight that is rich, smooth and yet so light and full of flavor that it can be eaten anytime. This dessert is very simple to make and yet the results are absolutely stunning and will have everyone asking you for the secret. This dessert can be prepared in no time and is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday, a dinner with friends, or even as a special surprise for your loved ones. Mouth-watering desserts can rarely go wrong especially those that are creamy and have crunch. It’s an all-time hit flavor adding caramel or any other to your liking would work like a charm. What are you waiting for? Try it out and take your desserts to the next level!
Ingredients:
1 can of condensed milk
1 can of heavy cream
1 packet (10g) of unflavored gelatin
1 cup of pineapple juice (or any juice of choice for flavor)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Gelatin: To unflavoured gelatin, take 5 tablespoons of water and mix to dissolve it. Keep it for 5 minutes and then head towards heating until everything combines together. Afterwards allow it to cool a bit.
- Blend the Mixture: In a blender combine condensed milk, heavy cream and pineapple juice and blend it for 1-2 minutes until everything is smooth and fully combined.
The final step in preparing this dish involves incorporating the gelatin. To do so, slowly add the dissolved gelatin into the blender while the mixer is still running.
Let’s Prepare the Dessert: Next, what needs to be done is to pour the mixture into a serving dish or put it into individual ramekins. After doing so, cover the dish, every single ramekin, and then put them all into the refrigerator. They need to be frozen for at least 4 to 6 hours and up till the time they set.
Let’s Serve it: Now it’s time to layer or scoop and serve the dessert. You can start stacking the dessert on top of garnishments or use a scoop and pour it on top, whichever one pleases you the most.
Tips and Tricks for Success:
Using Gelatin Mixes for the Dessert:
If you’re looking for more intensity in flavor, opt for the ones that use fresh pineapple juice.
What’s needed are just a few extra grams, particularly if you want a thicker feel to the dessert you’re preparing.
Make sure the gelatin cuts are cool and ready to be mixed, allowing there to be no lumps while preparation.
Health Benefits:
Does Eating Gelatin Help?
Sure, it can – it derives protein and calcium from primarily cream and gelatin covering.
On the off chance you have a sugar craving but are not willing to gorge out, make sure to slice a small part out and consume it.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 200
Gains: 4g
Fat Value: 12g
Carb Value: 20g
Sugar Content: 18g
Variations and Substitutions:
If you want to try out something new, feel free to add in different juices such as orange, mango or passion fruit and see how they work.
If you want to be adventurous use coconut milk instead of the heavy cream.
For a sugar alternative, use condensed milk and some other sweeteners in place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What Ingredients to Avoid Mixing While Preparing the Dessert?
No, this recipe is extremely flexible with the ingredients so there won’t be a problem. What I would recommend is to merge them with ingredients that go with the dessert. For example, lemonade and berry juice add sweetness to the overall mixture while complimenting the creaminess.
How Long Does this Dessert Require to Chill:
It normally takes around 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator to set completely. For optimal results, prepare it the evening before and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
Can I prepare this dessert in advance?
Of course This dessert is ideal for preparation ahead of time. You can make it as much as two days before and keep it in the refrigerator until it is time to serve it.
What can I use instead of jelly for a vegetarian version?
For making a vegetarian version of a dish, agar-agar is the direct substitution of gelatin. Use it instead of gelatin powder making sure to follow the instructions for dissolving agar-agar paste given on the package.
Can I customize this dessert with flavors and toppings?
For sure! You can enhance the taste and texture by adding whipped cream, coconut shreds, fruit slices, or chocolate shavings on top of it.
What should I do if my dessert fails to set?
In case of it setting up in a wrong way, this indicates that insufficient gummy bear or chilling was done. Next time see to it that the gelatin is fully encapsulated in the solution and increase the time period for setting.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for how long?
For up to 3 days, the dish will be good in the fridge if it is wrapped in plastic or placed in an airtight container.
Am I allowed to utilize low-fat milk products, like cream, or milk that was condensed?
Of course, but you should know that the dessert won’t taste as full of creaminess. If you would like, you can use low-fat variants, but then it will have quite a different feel and look about it.’
Is it possible to freeze this dessert?
We don’t recommend freezing because it can alter the texture and make it grainy. It’s ideally eaten as it is right from the fridge.
Can I use fresh fruits inside the dessert?
Yes, but fruits like pineapple, kiwi, or papaya should be avoided due to their enzymatic action which prevents gelatin from setting. When using these, boil them lightly to destroy the enzymes.
Conclusion:
This is a very nice dessert because of its taste and class. It is very easy to prepare, requires few ingredients and every time the dessert comes out to be really good. Be it a quick dessert for dinner after a long workday/week or as a show-stopper during family gatherings, it never ceases to amaze everyone. Because of the diversity of tastes and textures, it is a recipe that you will come back to over and over. You will enjoy its creamy goodness, and the light refreshing feel, so this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for sure. Now go ahead and make it, share it with people you love, and make sure to taste every spoonful!
