Festive Stained Glass Jelly Dessert

This world of ours could use a little simplicity and kindness.  Desserts bring people together and this simple multi-coloured jelly is great to share as an occasional indulgence.  The first time I saw this dish was when a lovely neighbour knocked on my door with this wobbly crazy coloured jelly.  It was a festive tradition in her family to share this with neighbours.  I think our world could do with a little more of this simple philosophy.  
So, please be kind, share and enjoy time together.   

Stained Glass Jelly by Feed Your Inner Cook

Stained Glass Jelly by Feed Your Inner Cook

Stained Glass Jelly by Feed Your Inner Cook

Preparation,Chilling, Assembling:    1 hour plus 6 hours to set jellies then overnight chilling
Serves:     8 - 10  (you only need a tiny slice)

Ingredients

4 - 5 packets of colourful jelly crystals.  I like to use the 'natural colour' brand
NB  you make up the jelly using HALF the water usually required.

20 gram gelatine powder .  I do not bother with gelatine leaves for this recipe.  
NB 1 teaspoon gelatine powder = 3.3 gram.   1 sachet is usually 10 gram or 3 teaspoons.

1/2 cup cool Water
1 cup Boiling Water

1 tin (approx 390gram)  condensed milk
200 ml Thickened Cream
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla paste  Or extract   not essence

Method

Prepare the individual jellies following packet directions but using HALF the water.
Pour into individual dishes to chill and set.  You will be cutting the jelly into cubes once set so try and use a dish that makes this step easy.  eg a rectangular tray.

Next day, or 6 hours later, once jellies are set and cubed

Very lightly spray a mould or dish with a little spray oil to later help release the dessert

Gently scatter the coloured jelly cubes into the dish to distribute the colours

Place the gelatine in a jug adding the cool water and allowing gelatine to bloom.
Add the boiling water.  whisk well to dissolve the gelatine.

In a separate bowl, whisk the condensed milk, vanilla and cream together until frothy

Pour the gelatine into the milk mixture, whisking well to combine.

When the milky mixture is cooler, whisk again to ensure it is well combined, gently pour the  mix into the dish over the coloured jelly cubes.

Sometimes, I have excess - so I make up a little mini ramekin with the extra.

Chill preferably overnight.

To serve:  unmold the stained glass dessert onto a plate. You might need to use the blade of a knife to help it slip out.   Slice with a sharp knife to share.
I like to serve with a little fresh fruit on the side.
                                                       Enjoy!   Colleen

Stained Glass Jelly by Feed Your Inner Cook