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    Lychee Coconut Jelly

    Last Modified: December 10, 2020 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: 6 Comments

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    Lychee Coconut Jelly. Refreshing, light, and just the right amount of sweetness! This vegan dairy-free dessert is one that is made to impress and is easy to make!

    I love making vegan jellies. They are a wonderful, light and tasty treat especially if you want to make some for guests at a party or just for yourself. They also serve well as a fruit jelly snack!

    lychee coconut jelly

    The layering effect is truly a wow factor and it's actually not hard to achieve at all if you follow the instructions below carefully.

    My lychee coconut jelly recipe only requires 3 ingredients believe it or not! You can serve it with some fresh fruit like lychee or berries! It also lasts up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

    I also share some other Jelly recipes that are very simple to make so click below to check them out!

    Is lychee coconut jelly vegan?

    Yes if you use agar agar powder, not gelatine.

    Other Jelly Recipes!

    Mango Coconut Jelly
    Pomegranate Coconut Jelly
    Coffee Coconut Jelly

    Where can I find canned lychee juice?

    You can find this at most Asian grocers in the canned fruit aisle, like at H-Mart or T&T. It's essentially the juice from the canned lychees. The fruit will be reserved later to serve with the dessert but that's optional too.

    canned lychees

    Tips for Making Jellies

    • Always whisk your agar agar powder into the liquid before you heat it. This allows for the agar agar powder to mix in with the ingredients well to prevent any clumps.
    • Use a whisk! This ensure even distribution of your liquids. A fork does not cut it.
    • Make sure to monitor your jelly liquid and do not over boil. Once it hits a boil, lower it to a very low simmer.
    • Always keep your jelly liquid over very low heat before pouring into the mold. This ensures your jelly stays as a liquid. If you remove it off the heat source, it will solidify very quickly.
    • Pour your hot liquid over the back of a spoon when pouring over another jelly layer. This prevents the first layer from being broken from the heat of the liquid
    lychee coconut jelly

    Jelly Layering Tips

    • To quicken the resting process of each layer, you may move it to the refrigerator for 1-2 minutes but no more than that.
    • You ideally want to allow the jelly layer to rest at room temperature and then pour the next layer over top while it is warm-ish so the layers stick. Or the layers will separate when you pop your dessert out of the mould.
    • To remove your jelly cake, use a thin blade to separate the edges from the mould and insert toothpicks around the edges. Then turn it upside down with the help of a flat plate. The inserted toothpicks will allow air to seep in and push the jelly cake out with gravity.
    • Alternatively, you can just slice into the mould and lift the cakes out individually. It's up to you!

    For this recipe

    You will need the following lychee coconut jelly ingredients:

    Lychee Layer

    • 1.5 cups lychee juice from canned lychees (reserve the fruit to serve with jelly)
    • ΒΎ tsp agar agar powder

    Coconut Layer:

    • 1.5 cups coconut milk whole fat
    • ΒΎ tsp agar agar powder

    How to make Lychee and Coconut Jelly

    • Strain the lychee juice from the canned lychees. Reserve the fruit for layer and only use the canned liquid.
    • In a small pot, whisk together your canned lychee juice and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil and lower to a simmer immediately. Keep covered on low heat.
    • In another small pot, whisk together your coconut milk and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil and lower to a simmer immediately. Keep covered on low heat.
    • In a 8 x 6 inch rectangle container, scoop Β½ cup of the lychee liquid and pour into the container. Allow this to set (about 5 minutes). You will know when you touch the layer and it is firm. Keep the lychee jelly over low heat and covered.
    • Then scoop Β½ cup of the coconut liquid and pour over the lychee layer over the back of a spoon. This prevents the hot liquid from breaking the previous layer. Do not move the container and allow this to set.
    • Repeat this process until there is no more liquid left. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving with some fresh fruit. Enjoy!

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Lychee Coconut Jelly recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed this lychee and coconut jelly, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating, I would greatly appreciate it πŸ™‚ Thanks so much!

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    Christie

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    lychee coconut jelly

    Lychee Coconut Jelly (3-ingredient Recipe)

    christieathome
    Lychee Coconut Jelly. Refreshing, light, and just the right amount of sweetness! This vegan dairy-free dessert is one that is made to impress and is easy to make! It only requires 3 ingredients!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Resting time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine asian, Chinese, thai
    Servings 9 pieces
    Calories per serving 93 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Lychee Layer

    • 1.5 cups canned lychee juice reserve the fruit to serve with jelly
    • ΒΎ tsp agar agar powder

    Coconut Layer:

    • 1.5 cups coconut milk whole fat
    • ΒΎ tsp agar agar powder

    Instructions
     

    • Strain the lychee juice from the canned lychees. Reserve the fruit for layer and only use the canned liquid.
    • In a small pot, whisk together your canned lychee juice and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil and lower to a simmer immediately. Keep covered on low heat.
    • In another small pot, whisk together your coconut milk and agar agar powder. Bring this to a boil and lower to a simmer immediately. Keep covered on low heat.
    • In a 8 x 6 inch rectangle container, scoop Β½ cup of the lychee liquid and pour into the container. Allow this to set (about 5 minutes). You will know when you touch the layer and it is firm. Keep the lychee jelly over low heat and covered.
    • Then scoop Β½ cup of the coconut liquid and pour over the lychee layer over the back of a spoon. This prevents the hot liquid from breaking the previous layer. Do not move the container and allow this to set.
    • Repeat this process until there is no more liquid left. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving with some fresh fruit. Enjoy!
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!
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    Small pot
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    8x8 square inch glass container
    Nutrition
    Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine asian, Chinese, thai
    Keyword fruit jelly, fruit jelly cake, is lychee coconut jelly vegan, jelly, lychee and coconut jelly, lychee coconut jelly, lychee coconut jelly recipe

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Never Ending Journeys

      June 12, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I really love jelly, but I've never heard of Lychee - it sounds great! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, I'll need to give it a try!

      Reply
    2. Alex

      June 14, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge lychee fan - and this looks so beautiful. I love the delicate layers! Have pinned πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Sherri

      June 18, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Those layers are absolute perfection! Love this vegan treat! So perfect for summertime! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Rebecca Dillon

      June 18, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous recipe! This looks amazing. I love lychee, so I can't wait to try this out.

      Reply
    5. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      July 10, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh this looks so refreshing and delicious! I love lychees -- they're one of my favourite summer fruits -- always have to get them whenever they're fresh in the store!

      Reply
    6. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      December 28, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      This really is such a lovely snack idea and your tips for making jellies give me so much more confidence!

      Reply

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