Try this silky Vietnamese Coconut Jelly (Thạch Dừa). This is a cool and light summer dessert perfect for topping with fresh, juicy tropical fruits. Made with coconut milk, sugar, and agar agar powder.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This silky Vietnamese Coconut Jelly is for all coconut lovers!
- Ready in under 10 minutes, meaning this refreshing sweet treat can be yours in no time!
- Made with just three ingredients
- Perfect for being topped with fresh fruit, like mangoes or dragon fruit for a tasty tropical bite
Usually, Vietnamese jellies are made in a layered pattern with alternating flavours. It's then cut into pretty cubes, like a coconut jelly cake.
My recipe is made the lazy way by pouring it just into a pretty glass 🙂 No need for layering. You'll often find this Asian coconut jelly paired with green pandan jelly.
What Is Vietnamese Coconut Jelly Made Of?
Made with very few ingredients!
- Canned coconut milk
- Agar agar powder
- Sugar & salt
Is Coconut Jelly Vegan?
Yes, it is since it uses agar agar - a vegan substitute for gelatin. It's an extract os seaweed that jellifies liquids its mixed in with. Agar agar jelly is more of a slippery yet shattering texture than the squishy texture of gelatin.
Is Coconut Jelly Good For You?
In moderation, yes it is. You can make this recipe as low sugar (or no sugar) as you'd like. It's full of healthy fats from coconut milk and is topped with fresh fruit.
Expert Tips for The Best Coconut Jelly
- Ensure you mix all the agar agar fully! Clumps will make the jelly not silky.
- Use full fat coconut milk for the creamiest flavour.
- Add fresh fruit as a topping - mangoes, dragon fruit, or strawberries would be amazing.
If you liked this vegan coconut milk jelly, try our addictive Viet Avocado Shake Popsicles!
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Viet Coconut Milk Jelly Recipe
Vietnamese Coconut Milk Jelly (Thạch Dừa) - Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 Can coconut milk
- 1 package Agar agar powder
- 6 tablespoon Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan. Heat to medium-high, close to boiling. Whisk to ensure all ingredients are fully mixed and dissolved. Lower heat to low for 5 minutes while still whisking.
- Pour into desired containers. Let set in fridge for at least hours.
