Description
A delightful and visually stunning dessert combining fruity jelly and creamy coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet raspberry or strawberry jelly crystals
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon gelatin or 1 tablespoon agar agar (for a vegan option)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups desiccated coconut (plus extra for topping)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the jelly crystals in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a lined square baking dish and let it refrigerate until it’s completely set.
- Bloom the gelatin or agar agar by stirring it in a small bowl with a few tablespoons of boiling water. Mix until it dissolves completely.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, the dissolved gelatin mixture, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring in a mixing bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the jelled base, smoothing out the top.
- Place the dish back in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes or until the layers are firm and set.
- Sprinkle extra desiccated coconut generously over the top before serving.
- Use a hot, clean knife to slice the bars into squares. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best texture, ensure the jelly layer is well-set before adding the coconut layer. Customize flavors with different gelatin or toppings like nuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg