Layered Lemon Jelly

A refreshing, tangy, and vibrant dessert, this Layered Lemon Jelly is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes! Perfect for summer days or as a light, citrusy dessert after a hearty meal. 🍋✨

Servings: 4-6

Total Time: ~3 hours (including chilling)


Ingredients:

🔹 For the Clear Lemon Jelly Layer:

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin powder

🔹 For the Creamy Lemon Layer:

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
  • ¼ cup sugar

🔹 For Garnish (Optional):

  • Lemon zest
  • Mint leaves
  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Clear Lemon Jelly Layer:

  1. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of water and ½ cup sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
  2. In a separate small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm sugar water and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup fresh lemon juice.
  5. Pour half of the mixture into serving glasses or a dish and chill for 45 minutes until set. Keep the remaining mixture at room temperature.

2. Prepare the Creamy Lemon Layer:

  1. In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar over low heat until warm (do not boil).
  2. In a small bowl, bloom gelatin in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the gelatin to the warm milk mixture and stir until dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and condensed milk.
  5. Let it cool slightly, then gently pour over the set clear lemon layer. Chill for another 45 minutes.

3. Add Final Layer & Chill:

  1. Pour the remaining clear lemon jelly mixture (if it has thickened, warm it slightly) over the creamy layer.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

4. Serve & Enjoy:

  1. Garnish with lemon zest, mint leaves, or a dollop of whipped cream.
  2. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing citrusy delight! 🍋✨

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: ~140 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~30g
  • Protein: ~3g
  • Fat: ~2g
  • Sugar: ~25g

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