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coconut lychee jelly

Coconut Lychee Jelly

Crystal cubes of coconut lychee jelly are perfect for warm weather drinks, bubble teas, iced tea, or eating with a spoon as a refreshing, sweet, and cooling snack.
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Course: Condiment, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: coconut water, gelatin, lychee
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 75kcal

Equipment

  • glass container to make and set the gelatin in; rectangular 4" x 6"
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Heat-safe glass for heating liquid
  • knife (for cutting into cubes)
  • gelatin mold for designs and shapes optional

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut Water
  • 1 cup Lychee syrup juice from can
  • 5 tsps Unflavored Gelatin Powder agar agar for vegan option follow package instruction

Instructions

  • Pour the gelatin powder into the glass container. (If you are using a gelatin mold, make the jelly in a glass or heat safe bowl/pot)
    gelatin powder in a jelly mold
  • Add one cup cold lychee syrup juice. Just strain the lychees from the can and add one cup of the leftover syrup juice.
    lychees in lychee syrup
  • Bloom the gelatin powder for ten minutes. Whisk the gelatin with the lychee juice very well and let it sit on the counter until the gelatin looks expanded in the liquid.
    bloom gelatin powder
  • Heat the one cup coconut juice in the microwave or in a pot until very hot, but not boiling. Add it to the bloomed gelatin mixture.
    coconut water can
  • Wish for five minutes, ensuring the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let cool at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours until fully firm.
    making gelatin with fruit juice
  • Cut into small cubes or desired shapes.
    coconut lychee jelly small cubes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lychee Jelly
Amount per Serving
Calories
75
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Sodium
 
132
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
488
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
84
mg
102
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.