Description
A Lychee Rose Jelly is a translucent, gelatin-based or agar-based dessert that highlights the natural synergy between fruit and flower. Unlike heavy cakes or rich chocolates, this jelly relies on clarity and subtlety. The primary liquid is lychee juice, which provides a bright, slightly acidic, and honey-sweet foundation. This is then enhanced with rose water, an aromatic extract that adds a layer of complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Ingredients
1½ cups lychee juice
(from canned lychees in syrup, blended and strained, or bottled lychee juice)
½ cup water
2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1½ tsp powdered gelatin
(or 1½ tbsp agar-agar for vegetarian)1–1½ tsp rose water (to taste)
Whole or chopped lychees (optional, for texture)
Optional garnish: edible rose petals, mint, or raspberries
Instructions
Using Gelatin
Bloom the gelatin
Sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water; let sit 5 minutes.
Heat the liquid
Warm lychee juice, remaining water, and sugar until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
Dissolve gelatin
Remove from heat; stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
Flavor
Stir in rose water.
Set
Pour into glasses or molds. Add lychees if using.
Refrigerate 3–4 hours until set.
Notes
This Lychee Rose Jelly is best served well chilled for a refreshing finish. For an elegant touch, top with edible rose petals or fresh lychee pieces, and serve alongside whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a light yet indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 10minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Set
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1cup
- Calories: 150kcal
Keywords: Rose and lychee gelatin dessert, floral fruit jelly recipe, lychee rose water agar, botanical lychee pudding, sweet rose scented fruit jelly.