
Desserts
Jilleh (fruit gelled dessert)
A set, creamy dessert made with sweetened milk, gelatin and pieces of fresh fruit. It is cut into fresh squares, ideal after a summer meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Gélatine
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes, then squeeze them out.
- Heat the milk with the sugar, vanilla, cardamom and a pinch of salt until just simmering, without boiling.
- Off the heat, add the squeezed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the orange blossom water and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut the fruit into small cubes and arrange them at the bottom of a dampened mould.
- Pour the milky mixture over the fruit, let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until the dessert is firm, before unmoulding and cutting.
Variations and tips
Gelatin-free version. Replace the gelatin with 2 tablespoons of cornflour dissolved in a little cold milk, and thicken over low heat.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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