![]() If you can’t do dairy, you can substitute almond milk or another plant based milk as well. In my family’s recipe, we have always used regular ol’ cow’s milk flavored with almond extract. So now we know that originally, almond jello would be made with the milk from southern apricot kernels, similar to almond milk. You can risk trying your own gelatin, or you can try buying online from Amazon! So Are There Almonds in Almond Jello? Why is Almond Jello White? ![]() If you live outside the US and don’t have easy access to Knox gelatin, I apologize. ![]() You can try substituting another form of gelatin, but the texture of your jello may wildly vary! So be forewarned! The bottom line to know is that for this recipe, you must use Knox gelatin specifically. This article from Serious Eats does a really great job explaining all the different kinds of gelatin and how it can really make your recipe go wrong. Now, there are a lot of differences between different gelatin brands. Its texture is much more jiggly and soft, and I LOVE IT. Gelatin, on the other hand, is made from animal hides and bones. ![]() Most instant almond jello packets use agar agar, which is why I much prefer to make it myself from scratch. However, the texture of agar agar is really firm, and it’s just…. Agar agar is a plant-based thickener made from seaweed! So the benefit to using agar agar is that you can make your desserts vegan. In Asia, it’s really common to make jelly desserts using agar agar instead of gelatin. Plus, most instant packets use agar agar, which is a texture I just really don’t like. However, making the almond jello from scratch is almost just as easy! And when you make it from scratch you can choose what flavoring to add and whether or not you want your fruit mixed directly into the jello or not. If you go to a Chinese or Japanese market, you’ll probably be able to find instant packets of almond jello! Just like making jello from a box, just follow the directions on the packet – usually you just mix with water, boil, and let set in the fridge. So in summary: almond jello, almond jelly, almond tofu, almond float, southern apricot kernel tofu… it’s all the same thing! Almond Jello From Scratch vs. Whether it’s the English translation or just the scarcity of apricot kernels in the US, for whatever reason, almond jello made by Chinese Americans almost always uses almond extract or flavoring rather than apricot kernels. Apricot kernels are literally kernels found in the pits of apricots. The first two characters are translated as “almond” in English but actually refers to southern apricot kernels. The last two characters are “tofu,” but that’s only because this dessert LOOKS like tofu. Also called almond jelly, almond tofu, or, if you’re in Hawai’i, almond float, the variation in English names comes from trying to translate the Chinese: 杏仁豆腐. For substitutions and more variations, keep reading below! What is Almond Jello?Īlmond jello is a Cantonese dessert consisting of white cubes of almond flavored jelly mixed with various cut fruit. This almond jello uses Knox gelatin for a super soft, jelly texture. While instant almond jello packages are sold in Asian markets, I prefer making it from scratch. It's fine to double or triple the recipe, but it might take a little more time for the jello to cool.Almond jello, also called almond jelly or almond tofu, is a classic Cantonese dessert that’s easy to make at home. Use the recipe card below to print out the finger jello recipe. (For instance, using a quarter cup of gelatin instead of 3 tablespoons plus a teaspoon.) Print Friendly Recipe If you want a sturdier finger jello, then add a little more gelatin powder. Some people cut them into shapes with cookie cutters. There are silly shapes for holidays, like brain molds, Easter egg molds, and Christmas ornaments.Īnother option is to cut across the pan one direction, and then make the cross cut at an angle to make diamond shapes. (Just don't use the same molds that you use for soap. If you want to make different shapes, you can pour your gelatin into silicon or plastic molds. You could substitute agar agar, if you need a vegan alternative. Lately I've been using Perfect Supplements gelatin, as they test for glyphosate residue. Knox Gelatin is readily available at most grocery stores.
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