I Can’t Stop Eating This Delicious and Creamy Summer Dessert: A Sweet Tradition
This creamy and refreshing summer dessert is a perfect blend of colorful jelly cubes, sweet fruit cocktail, and a rich creamy base. Light, cool, and indulgent, it’s a dish that will make every summer gathering memorable. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this dessert is perfect for family reunions, picnics, or just a treat to cool off during the heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 25 grams white unflavored jelly powder
- 835 grams fruit cocktail (or fresh fruits of your choice)
- 250 ml all-purpose cream or heavy cream
- 300 ml condensed milk
- 2 cups evaporated milk or fresh milk
- Red food coloring (as desired)
- Yellow food coloring (as desired)
- Green food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jelly: In a saucepan, mix 4 cups of water, white sugar, and jelly powder. Stir constantly over medium heat until the jelly powder dissolves completely and the mixture starts to boil.
- Color the Jelly: Remove the saucepan from the heat and divide the jelly mixture into three separate bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl, yellow to another, and green to the third. Stir until each bowl is evenly colored.
- Set the Jelly: Pour the colored jelly into flat trays or shallow containers and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for about an hour, or until the jelly is completely set.
- Cut the Jelly: After the jelly has set, cut it into small cubes and set them aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine fruit cocktail (drained), the jelly cubes, heavy cream, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Stir gently until well combined.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the fruit cocktail with fresh diced tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, or berries.
- If you’re using fresh fruit, make sure to cut it into small, bite-sized pieces to mix well with the creamy base.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, which allows the flavors to blend even more. Just be sure to stir gently before serving.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or replace heavy cream with yogurt.
- Feel free to experiment with other food colorings or jelly flavors to personalize the dessert to your liking.