Description
Enjoy a refreshing and delicate Crystal Osmanthus Jelly, a traditional Asian dessert featuring fragrant dried osmanthus flowers and nutritious wolfberries set in a light, sweet jelly. This recipe combines natural floral aromas with the subtle sweetness of rock sugar for a delightful treat perfect for warm days or as a unique dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Jelly Base
- 1 pack Jelly Powder
- 5 g Agar-Agar Powder (plant-based gelatin)
- 900 ml Cold Water
- 100 g Rock Sugar or White Sugar (adjust to taste)
Wolfberries Preparation
- 100 ml Boiling Water
- 50 g Wolfberries (Can use goji berries)
Flavoring
- 5 g Dried Osmanthus Flower Buds (adjust quantity based on preference)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Cook Wolfberries: Start by boiling 100 ml of water in a small pot. Once boiled, add the 50 g of wolfberries and cook them gently for 4 minutes. After cooking, set them aside to cool.
- Prepare Jelly Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine crushed rock sugar, jelly powder, and agar-agar powder with 900 ml of cold water. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are fully dissolved without lumps.
- Combine and Heat: Pour the dissolved jelly mixture into the pot of boiled water used for cooking wolfberries. Lower the heat to a simmer, then add the 5 g of dried osmanthus flower buds along with the cooked wolfberries. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the combined mixture into spherical ice cube molds. Stir gently just before the jelly begins to solidify to ensure an even texture and distribution of wolfberries and osmanthus flowers.
- Chill to Set: Place the filled molds into the refrigerator and chill for approximately 2 hours or until the jelly is completely set and firm.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of rock sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Using agar-agar ensures the jelly is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- Wolfberries provide a subtle fruity flavor and added nutrition, but can be substituted with goji berries.
- Dried osmanthus flowers add a unique floral aroma; adjust the amount based on your taste preference.
- Ensure the jelly mixture is well dissolved to avoid lumps in the final jelly.
- Use spherical molds for an attractive presentation, but any mold shape works.
