Best Almond Gelatin With Mandarin Oranges Recipes

CHINESE ALMOND FLOAT DESSERT

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This refreshing almond float dessert recipe can be served with canned or fresh fruit. Raspberry almond float variation also included.

Provided by Rhonda Parkinson

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin (such as Knox)
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons almond extract, or as desired
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup cold water
1 (15 ounces) can fruit cocktail with syrup

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
In a medium bowl, combine the gelatin and the sugar, stirring to mix them well.
Pour the boiling water over the gelatin/sugar mixture, and stir until completely dissolved.
Stir in the almond extract, evaporated milk, and the cold water, mixing well.
Pour the gelatin into a bowl or serving mold if desired.
Chill until firm.
To serve, first cut the gelatin into 1-inch squares or diamonds, then serve topped with the canned fruit and the syrup from the can. The almond float may be prepared in advance and refrigerated (not frozen) until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 54 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize Serves 4 - 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ALMOND GELATIN

Almond Gelatin image

Almond gelatin - just like the way they serve it at Chinese dim sum!

Provided by LOREA

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
¾ cup boiling water
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, including syrup

Steps:

Combine gelatin with boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Stir in sugar, milk, and almond extract. Pour into a 9 inch square pan and refrigerate overnight. Cut into cubes and serve with fruit cocktail.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 31.3 mg, Sugar 21 g

ALMOND GELATIN WITH MANDARIN ORANGES [3]

ALMOND GELATIN WITH MANDARIN ORANGES [3] image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained

Steps:

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. 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.