Lychee Jelly

Lychee jelly is a traditional Chinese dessert that is made with lychees, sugar, and agar agar. It is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for hot weather. Lychee jelly is also a popular ingredient in boba tea.

Lychee Jelly

Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Lychee jelly is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is made with sweet lychees and a slightly chewy agar agar jelly. It is perfect for hot weather or as a light snack. Lychee jelly can be served plain or with toppings like whipped cream, fruit, or nuts.

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can lychees, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons agar agar powder

• In a medium saucepan, combine the lychees, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
• Sprinkle the agar agar powder over the liquid and stir until dissolved.
• Pour the mixture into a 6-cup mold or dish.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
• To serve, invert the jelly onto a serving plate.

Notes

• To make sure the jelly sets properly, make sure the agar agar powder is dissolved completely.
• If you don’t have a mold, you can pour the jelly into a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• To make the jelly ahead of time, simply prepare the jelly and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before serving.

Here are some additional tips for making the best lychee jelly:

• Use fresh lychees if possible. They will have a more intense flavor than canned lychees.
• If you can’t find agar agar powder, you can substitute another type of gelatin. However, the texture of the jelly will be slightly different.
• To make the jelly more colorful, you can add a few drops of food coloring.