How to make Chè Thái (Vietnamese Fruit Cocktail)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still creamy.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: none

Chia seeds provide similar texture with added nutrients.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: none

Mango is widely available and offers a sweet flavor.

longan

🥗Healthier: lychee

💰Cheaper: none

Lychee is a similar fruit that can be easier to find.

Make the rubies by mixing water chestnuts with red food coloring and tapioca starch.

Prepare the half and half mixture by combining whole milk and heavy cream.

Add condensed milk to the mixture to taste.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients including optional fruits and jellies.

Serve in individual portions for a potluck.

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