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A delightful bowl of lemon gelatin dessert garnished with lemon slices.

Lemon Gelatin

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A bright and refreshing dessert made with fresh lemon juice, perfect for warm afternoons or as a light finish to a heavy meal.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water For blooming the gelatin.
  • 1 cup water, heated Use filtered water for the cleanest taste.
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Provides bright, natural lemon flavor.
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons sweetener Choose honey, sugar, erythritol, or stevia. Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder The setting agent that gives a firm but tender texture.
  • optional fresh lemon zest or vanilla extract For a fragrant finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Heat 1 cup of water to just below boiling and pour it over the bloomed gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and sweetener, adjusting to taste.
  4. Pour the mixture into molds or a shallow dish.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
Serving
  1. Cut into portions or unmold and serve chilled, garnished with fresh lemon zest or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.5gSugar: 9g

Notes

Taste the mixture before chilling to adjust tartness and sweetness. Avoid boiling the gelatin as high heat can weaken set. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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