Almond Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges

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This is an old Chinese favorite for dessert. Unsweetened soy milk can be substituted for milk.

2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin (such as Knox ®)

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 2 teaspoons almond extract

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained

Directions

  1. Whisk the sugar into the milk in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Sprinkle the gelatin over top, and let stand for 1 minute to soften. Whisk the boiling water and almond extract into the gelatin mixture until the gelatin has dissolved. Pour into a 7-inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

  2. Once firm, cut the gelatin into 1-inch squares, and place into a mixing bowl. Gently stir in the mandarin oranges and their juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
1g Fat
30g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.