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adwred · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:27 am Post subject: Coconut Jelly

I needed a quick portable snack, so I came up with this and it was yummy and easy to eat. It's even really good unsweetened, but I bet it would be even better with stevia, if you eat it.

5 envelopes (1 tablespoon each) unflavoured gelatin powder
1/2 cup cold water
1 pkg. (170) pure creamed coconut (this was hard and block-like, but melted down into a creamy texture)
4 tbsp. coconut oil

In small saucepan, mix gelatin with water until dissolved; let stand until water has completely absorbed into gelatin. Heat over low heat, stirring often, until melted; set aside.

Meanwhile, in separate saucepan, heat creamed coconut and coconut oil over low heat until creamy and melted.

Pour gelatin mixture into coconut mixture and stir until smooth. Pour into plastic wrap-lined 8-inch square pan. Place in freezer until firm, about 10 minutes (or refrigerate until firm - this will take longer).

Lift out of pan and invert onto cutting board. Peel off plastic wrap and cut into little squares.

These hold at room temperature for hours, but they're even better cold. They're very Asian tasting - if they were sweet, I can totally imagine them being sold in an Asian market, individually wrapped. Only they would probably be made from konnyaku instead of gelatin. They're totally filling, too. I'll make these again for sure.

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ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

I do something similar which has more carbs. I just use coconut cream and stir in the cold gelatine, the kind that doesn't need to be heated and let it set. Sometimes I add a little stevia and it's really good with just a smidge of applesauce.
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waywardsister · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:49 am Post subject:

Just made these - mmmm! Very handy, and tasty. What a cool idea!

Edited to add: I am trying not to imagine how good these would be covered in dark chocolate.
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Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

I tried this one to take to a new year's party. I used coconut milk and sparkling water, plus cardamom and rose water, as a sort of ode to kheer. It was a lovely treat! I'm having so much fun trying all of these new recipes.

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Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

Dark chocolate? Oh lordy, good thing I don't have any of THAT in the house. The mere mention of it...

adwred · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

Yes - the 'c' word should be banned here. It's enough to drive me into a psychotic episode. I could honestly leave work right now and go buy a big bar of Lindt 85%.
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Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

Oh, Lindt 85 is my fav! When we can get raw spoon cream, I mix it with a bit of melted 85, and it's instant mousse, no sugar required, and it's HEAVEN!

Jaybird · Meat Devil Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 1292

OMG...your instant mousse sounds amazing. I miss my thick raw cream I used to get!
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Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

Haven't had it in a while, but it was transcendent, out of this world! Love