Description
Transparent Fruit Jelly Cakes are a modern twist on the traditional Japanese dessert known as Yokan, featuring a beautiful presentation and a delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fruit juice (your choice)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
- Fresh fruits (such as strawberries, kiwi, or mango)
- Water (for soaking fruits)
Instructions
- Prepare the fresh fruits by cutting them into small pieces and soaking them in water for a few minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice, sugar, and agar-agar powder.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the agar-agar and sugar dissolve completely.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mold, arrange the soaked fruits and pour the jelly mixture over them.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, carefully remove from the mold and serve chilled.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit juices for varied flavors.
- Ensure the agar-agar is fully dissolved to achieve the right texture.
- For a more colorful presentation, use a mix of different fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg