Almond Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin (such as Knox ®)
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.