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Hydrangea Jelly

by 料理研究家ゆかりのおうちで簡単レシピ / Yukari's Kitchen

A recipe for "Hydrangea Jelly" perfect for the rainy season, made by simply mixing and chilling. The sparkling blue and purple two-toned jelly creates a gorgeous and photogenic dessert. The combination with the refreshing yogurt jelly is exquisite and perfect for the upcoming season. Try making it at home!

Steps

Bloom 5g Powdered Gelatin with 2 tbsp Water in a small bowl until thickened.
🕒 03:28
In a heatproof bowl, combine 200ml Milk and 50g Granulated Sugar. Stir lightly. Microwave on 600W for 1 minute. (Key Tip: Gently warm the milk to around 140-176°F (60-80°C), being careful not to boil it. Boiling can create a film or make it difficult for the gelatin to set.)
🕒 03:50
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warmed milk and stir until dissolved without whisking. (Key Tip: If the gelatin is not fully dissolved, add an additional 10-20 seconds of heating.)
🕒 04:47
In a separate bowl, place 200g Plain Yogurt and mix until smooth. (Key Tip: If the yogurt is too cold, the gelatin may clump. Take it out of the refrigerator 15-30 minutes beforehand or warm it gently in a double boiler to room temperature. Avoid microwaving as it can cause separation.)
🕒 05:09
Gradually add the milk and gelatin mixture to the smooth yogurt in three portions, stirring gently without whisking to combine. (Key Tip: Adding it all at once can cause the gelatin to clump, so incorporate it little by little.)
🕒 05:45
Finally, add 1 tbsp Lemon Juice and stir until everything is well combined. (Key Tip: Lemon juice can potentially cause the milk to separate, so always add it at the end.)
🕒 06:28
Pour about 4/5ths of the prepared yogurt jelly mixture into your serving containers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until set.
🕒 06:43
To make the blue hydrangea jelly, bloom 4g Powdered Gelatin with 1.5 tbsp Water in a small bowl until thickened.
🕒 07:26
Place 1 bag Butterfly Pea Tea in a bowl and pour in 200ml Hot Water. Steep for about 2 minutes. (Key Tip: Use hot water just below boiling, around 176-194°F (80-90°C).)
🕒 07:41
Remove the tea bag and stir in 20g Granulated Sugar until dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved.
🕒 08:06
Pour the liquid into a shallow tray. Once it has cooled slightly, refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
🕒 08:29
To make the purple hydrangea jelly, bloom 6g Powdered Gelatin with 1.5 tbsp Water in a small bowl until thickened.
🕒 08:53
Place 1 bag Butterfly Pea Tea in a bowl and pour in 300ml Hot Water. Steep for about 2 minutes. (Key Tip: Use hot water just below boiling, around 176-194°F (80-90°C).)
🕒 09:11
Remove the tea bag and stir in 25g Granulated Sugar until dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved.
🕒 09:37
Finally, add 1 tbsp Lemon Juice and mix to achieve a beautiful purple color. (Key Tip: Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference, but adding too much can make the jelly difficult to set. Limit it to a maximum of about 1.5 tbsp.)
🕒 09:57
Pour the liquid into a shallow tray. Once it has cooled slightly, refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
🕒 10:39
Once the blue and purple hydrangea jellies are set, carefully cut them into approximately 1cm (0.4 inch) cubes using a thin knife. (Key Tip: Instead of cubes, you can also create a crushed texture with a fork.)
🕒 11:02
Gently break apart the cut jelly pieces with a spoon.
🕒 11:30
Randomly arrange the broken blue and purple hydrangea jelly pieces on top of the set yogurt jelly.
🕒 12:02
Hydrangea Jelly is complete.
🕒 12:28