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Gelatina de Mosaico

Cultural Context

Originating in Mexico, Gelatina de Mosaico is a festive dessert often served at celebrations and family gatherings. Its vibrant colors and playful presentation make it a favorite among children and adults alike. This dessert showcases the creativity of Mexican cuisine, combining flavors and textures in a visually appealing way. Today, variations abound, with different fruits and flavors incorporated, making it a versatile treat enjoyed in many households.

MexicanMXdessert
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
12 ounces flavored gelatin
1 ounce unflavored gelatin
1 can evaporated milk
1 can table cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons Mexican vanilla
4 cups water

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option with a similar creamy texture.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness and can be more affordable.

fruit cocktail

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit enhances flavor while canned fruit is often more economical.

1

Boil 4 cups of water and set aside 4 cups of ice water.

2

Pour 2 cups of boiling water into a bowl and whisk in the flavored gelatin for 2 minutes until dissolved.

3

Spray the mold lightly with nonstick spray.

4

Pour the flavored gelatin into the mold and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.

5

Once set, remove the gelatin from the mold and cut into cubes.

6

In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup room temperature water with 4 envelopes of unflavored gelatin and whisk until thickened.

7

In a blender, combine evaporated milk, table cream, sweetened condensed milk, and Mexican vanilla; blend for 20 seconds.

8

Microwave the unflavored gelatin for 20 seconds to liquefy, then mix it with the milk mixture for another 20 seconds.

9

In a bundt pan, spray with nonstick spray and pour in 1.5 cups of the milk mixture.

10

Layer in the flavored gelatin cubes and pour more milk mixture over them, repeating until all ingredients are used.

11

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.

12

To serve, flip the gelatin onto a serving platter and slice.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayeringchilling

Equipment Needed

moldmixing bowlwhiskblenderbundt panknifeserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mosaic GelatinGelatina de colores
Local Name: Gelatina de Mosaico

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