Description
Transparent Fruit Jelly Cakes are a modern twist on the traditional Japanese dessert known as Yokan, featuring a beautiful presentation and a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- Fruit juice (your choice) – 2 cups
- Agar-agar powder – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh fruits (like strawberries, kiwi, or mango) – 1 cup, diced
- Water – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1/4 cup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice and water, and bring to a boil.
- Add the agar-agar powder and sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mold, layer the diced fresh fruits at the bottom.
- Pour the agar-agar mixture over the fruits, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, carefully remove from the mold and slice into desired shapes.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit juices for varied flavors.
- Ensure the agar-agar is fully dissolved to avoid a grainy texture.
- For a sweeter jelly, adjust the sugar according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- 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