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Pineapple Jelly Dessert

Easy Pineapple Jelly Dessert That Will Brighten Your Day

This Pineapple Jelly Dessert offers a vibrant tropical flavor, effortless preparation, and a light, refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Use fresh or canned juice
  • 2 tablespoons Gelatin Powder Bloom in cold water first
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
For Garnish and Extras
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks For bursts of juicy texture
  • 2 sprigs Mint Leaves For a refreshing aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest To enhance tropical notes

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving glasses or molds

Method
 

For the Jelly Base
  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water; let sit 5 minutes until softened and puffy.
  2. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice and sugar, heat over medium until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes; do not boil.
  3. Add the bloomed gelatin into the warm juice mixture, whisk continuously until fully dissolved and silky smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. Carefully divide the mixture into serving glasses or molds, tapping gently to remove bubbles and level the surface.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm and jiggly—your Pineapple Jelly Dessert should wobble with that classic, glossy texture.
For the Garnish
  1. Before serving, garnish each set jelly with fresh pineapple chunks, mint leaves, and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 50mg

Notes

Optional: Try adding coconut milk swirl for a creamy tropical twist.

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