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Japanese Yuzu Jelly Refresh

A light and refreshing Japanese citrus dessert featuring fragrant yuzu juice in a silky, chilled jelly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Traditional & Cultural Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Yuzu Jelly Base
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup yuzu juice fresh or bottled
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup cold water for blooming gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon yuzu zest finely grated
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Optional Garnishes
  • mint leaves
  • yuzu slices

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

  1. Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat water, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and dissolve bloomed gelatin.
  4. Cool slightly and stir in yuzu juice and zest.
  5. Strain mixture and pour into serving glasses.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  7. Garnish and serve chilled.

Notes

For the clearest jelly, strain the mixture before pouring into molds.