Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (approximately .3 ounces each) gelatin
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fruit (you can use whatever you like: mandarin oranges, lychees, berries, pineapple, etc. Canned fruit cocktail is traditional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and gelatin. Whisk to combine.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 5-7 minutes until the gelatin has fully dissolved. (The mixture should get very hot but should not simmer. You do not want to boil this mixture.)
- Add the half and half, the almond extract, and the vanilla extract to the pan. Stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
- Divide the mixture into 4 bowls. Set the bowls in the refrigerator and chill until the gelatin sets, about 2 hours.
- Top the almond tofu with the fruit and serve.
Notes
*You can make the almond tofu a couple days ahead of time. Wrap with plastic wrap once the gelatin has set. Top the desserts with the fruit when you are ready to serve.
* If you prefer to cut your gelatin into cubes, pour the mixture into a 8 inch cake pan. Let the mixture set and then cut the gelatin into ¾ inch cubes with a butter knife. Gently scoop the cubes into a bowl, using a spatula, and top with fruit.