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31 recipes tagged with gelatin.
A guide to adding fruits, nuts, or marshmallows to a prepared gelatin dessert. Chill the gelatin until syrupy, fold in up to 1 1/2 cups of additions, then…
Homemade marshmallows are extra fluffy with an almost creamy texture. They can be made in a host of different flavors and are perfect for floating in…
A creamy orange sherbet made with fresh orange juice, zest, and whole milk, set with a touch of gelatin. Churn it in an ice cream maker for a bright…
A light and airy pumpkin chiffon pie with a spiced pumpkin custard folded into meringue, set in a flaky crust and topped with whipped cream.
Sixty-four 1-inch squares Packed with the bright flavor of fruit, these jewel-colored candies are a welcome change from chocolate. Almost any fresh or…
8 servings Without eggs, this and the recipe that follows are not classic but are nevertheless quite good.
6 to 8 servings Please read About Aspics and Gelatin. If using store-bought stock, be mindful of its salt level when seasoning the stock mixture.
6 servings When stiffened with a small amount of gelatin, chocolate mousse can be set in a mold and unmolded or used as a filling for a chocolate…
About 1 quart The optional honey or syrup will yield a slightly smoother, less icy texture. For a vegetarian version, the gelatin may be omitted (use 1 ¾…
A bright, refreshing raspberry or strawberry sherbet made with a simple sugar syrup and a touch of gelatin for a smooth texture. Pureed berries are…
About 5 cups For a vegetarian version, the gelatin may be omitted (reduce the milk to 1 cup total).
A chilled berry cream dessert made with fresh strawberries or raspberries, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream. Served with a fresh berry coulis.
A savory tomato aspic molded with vegetables and lump crabmeat, served chilled. This retro dish is perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
A refreshing gelatin dessert flavored with lemon or lime juice and zest, served with whipped cream or crème anglaise.
6 servings Italian panna cotta is a rich but light, smooth gelatin cream. For a panna cotta with little flecks of vanilla bean dispersed throughout…
A simple fruit gelatin dessert made with fruit juice and fresh fruit, set in a mold or individual cups. Serve with cream if desired.
A classic American pie with a chocolate layer and a light rum-flavored custard topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
4 servings A light and tangy take on the classic. The use of less gelatin makes for a very creamy, barely set dessert. It should be enjoyed straight from…
8 to 10 servings For more information on alternate molds and cake linings, see About Charlottes.
6 servings Gelatin desserts are not just for children.
One 9-inch single-crust pie To make Orange Chiffon Pie, substitute orange juice for the water and lemon juice, and orange zest for the lemon zest.
A stabilized whipped cream that holds its shape longer, ideal for frosting cakes or filling pastries a day ahead.
8 servings If making a cold soufflé, tie paper collars around eight 6-ounce ramekins or one 1 ½-quart soufflé dish (see illustration). For a Bavarian…
A creamy panna cotta infused with Earl Grey tea and lemon, served in teacups or ramekins. This Italian gelatinized custard is a delicate dessert that…
Soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, are a classic Chinese delicacy featuring a thin dough wrapper filled with seasoned pork and a rich, savory broth that…
A layered dessert combining strawberry cake, cheesecake, and a buttery cookie crust, topped with cream cheese frosting and shortcake crumbles.
A sweet and spicy pepper jelly made from three bell peppers, vinegar, sugar, and gelatin. Perfect as a condiment for fried oysters, chicken sandwiches, or…
A light and refreshing molded salad with apples, celery, figs, and pimientos in a lemon-gelatin base. Perfect for a dramatic presentation.
A refreshing almond-flavored gelatin dessert served with chilled fruit cocktail in syrup. This Chinese dessert is often enjoyed in hot weather for its…
A homemade koi fish food paste made from shrimp, vegetables, wheat germ, and supplements. It is prepared by blending ingredients, rolling out…
A layered dessert salad with orange gelatin, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and lemon pudding. It's a sweet and fruity treat perfect for potlucks.
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