Description
Create a stunning Glistening Champagne Jelly with Berries, a perfect, show-stopping dessert for your next fancy celebration, especially New Year’s Eve. This recipe brings gourmet elegance with a playful spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) Dry Champagne or Sparkling Wine
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 packages (1/4 oz each) Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 1/2 cup Cold Water
- 2 cups Mixed Fresh Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Optional: Edible gold dust for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the top. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan, gently warm about 1 cup of the Champagne with the sugar over low heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves. Do not boil the mixture.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin mixture until it is fully dissolved and no granules remain.
- Pour the dissolved gelatin mixture back into the remaining cold Champagne in the bottle or a large pitcher. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to create too much foam.
- Arrange half of your mixed berries in the bottom of your desired serving mold or individual glasses.
- Slowly pour half of the Champagne jelly mixture over the berries. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes, or until the jelly is partially set (slightly sticky but not firm).
- Arrange the remaining berries over the partially set layer. Gently pour the remaining Champagne jelly mixture over the top.
- Cover the mold or glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the jelly is completely firm and glistening.
- To serve, unmold if necessary, or serve directly in the glasses. Dust lightly with edible gold dust for extra sparkle, if you wish.
Notes
- Use a good quality sparkling wine; the flavor transfers directly to the jelly.
- If you prefer a less alcoholic dessert, substitute half the Champagne with white grape juice before adding the gelatin.
- For an extra smooth set, gently warm 1/2 cup of the Champagne instead of using cold water to bloom the gelatin, then add the remaining cold Champagne later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/Setting
- Cuisine: French Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg