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Agar Agar Fruit Jelly Recipe

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A refreshing and visually stunning Agar Agar Fruit Jelly recipe featuring three vibrant layers: creamy coconut milk, bright dragon fruit purée, and fragrant floral or fruit-flavored liquid. This gelatinous dessert is made with agar agar powder, a plant-based gelatin substitute, offering a soft yet firm texture perfect for a light, diabetic-friendly treat with tropical and floral notes.

Ingredients

Coconut Milk Layer

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar powder (use up to 1.5 tbsp for firmer texture)
  • ½ cup water (to dissolve agar agar powder)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dragon Fruit Layer

  • 1 large dragon fruit (~1 lb, peeled and blended)
  • 1.5 cups water (to puree dragon fruit)
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar powder (use up to 1.5 tbsp for firmer texture)
  • ½ cup water (to dissolve agar agar powder)
  • ⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

Flavored Liquid Layer

  • 1 tablespoon agar agar powder (use up to 1.5 tbsp for firmer texture)
  • ½ cup water (to dissolve agar agar powder)
  • 1.5 cups liquid of choice (coconut water, rose water, jasmine tea, hibiscus, or orange blossom water)
  • ⅓ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Coconut Milk Base: In a saucepan, whisk together ½ cup water and agar agar powder. Let it bloom for 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil and the agar agar is fully dissolved, about 3–5 minutes. Pour into a mold or dish as the first layer. Allow it to cool slightly to begin setting.
  2. Make Dragon Fruit Purée: Peel the dragon fruit and blend it with 1.5 cups water until smooth, yielding about 1.5 cups of purée.
  3. Prepare Dragon Fruit Layer: In a saucepan, whisk ½ cup water and agar agar powder together and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Add the dragon fruit purée and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring until the agar agar is fully dissolved. Carefully pour this mixture over the slightly set coconut layer. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread to avoid breaking the base layer. Let this layer cool until just set.
  4. Prepare Flavored Liquid Layer: Again, in a saucepan, whisk ½ cup water and agar agar powder. Let bloom for 5 minutes. Add 1.5 cups of your chosen liquid (such as coconut water, rose water, jasmine tea, hibiscus, or orange blossom water) and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring until agar agar dissolves fully. Pour gently over the fruit layer.
  5. Set and Serve: Allow the layered jelly to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully set, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once set, slice into squares or diamond shapes and serve chilled.
  6. Storage: Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Adjust the agar agar powder quantity between 1 and 1.5 tablespoons depending on desired firmness.
  • Use fresh dragon fruit for the best flavor; frozen can be used but may affect texture.
  • The flavored liquid layer can be customized with various floral or fruit waters to suit taste preferences.
  • This dessert sets quickly once cooled, so prepare layers efficiently to maintain distinct lines.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator to prevent drying out or absorption of other fridge odors.

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