Sour cream jelly with berries
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The history of jelly spans several centuries, although it only began to be used in large quantities as a food product in the early 20th century. Previously, gelatin was obtained from boiled meat scraps. Only towards the end of the 19th century was its production put on a large scale: delicious desserts began to be made from it, one of which was sour cream jelly. The dish's popularity was boosted by flamboyant advertising featuring photos of famous actresses. Today, various varieties of this delicacy are featured on the most sophisticated holiday tables.
An unusual treat very similar to our childhood favorite, ice cream, is one made with sour cream. Let's talk about how to make it.
A classic of the genre
This recipe can be made using simple and inexpensive ingredients. For the sour cream jelly, you'll need:
- sour cream of any fat content,
- gelatin (preferably quick-dissolving),
- sugar.
The quantity and ratio aren't that important: everyone can adjust the flavor of the resulting dessert by tasting it before refrigerating. Use 20 grams of gelatin per 400 grams of sour cream.
To make sour cream jelly, pour a glass of warm water over the gelatin. Add sugar to the sour cream and stir thoroughly to remove any grains. Then combine the two mixtures and mix thoroughly. All ingredients should be at room temperature. Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate to set.
If desired, you can add a little cocoa to the recipe to make chocolate jelly with sour cream.
Sour cream jelly with strawberries
You can add berries or fruit to this simple sour cream jelly recipe. Strawberries are especially good.
For half a liter of low-fat sour cream you should take:
- 0.2 kg fresh strawberries,
- half a glass of sugar;
- 45 grams of gelatin.
Pour water over the gelatin, mix the sour cream with sugar, and then combine the two mixtures. Peel, wash, and cut the strawberries into pieces. Place the strawberries and sour cream in a bowl in alternating layers.
This recipe is easy to make, and it's a great substitute for store-bought ice cream in the summer heat. Its biggest advantage is that it's made entirely from natural ingredients.
Add cottage cheese
To prepare this recipe, you will need:
- 0.25 kg of cottage cheese and sour cream;
- 0.1 kg sugar;
- a glass of milk;
- 15 grams of gelatin;
- vanillin or vanilla sugar.
Pour the milk over the gelatin and let it swell for an hour. Then heat it and add the vanilla. Thoroughly mix the sour cream with the milk mixture.
Now let's get to the cottage cheese. Strain it through a sieve to remove any lumps. Then, mix the smooth curd mixture with sour cream. Divide the contents into molds and refrigerate. You can garnish with nuts or chocolate pieces on top.
Features of making sour cream jelly
The recipe for this sour cream jelly is simple and accessible to any home cook. This dish looks festive and elegant in any situation, as you can see in the photo. However, to make a truly delicious dessert, follow these rules:
- take low-fat sour cream, preferably store-bought;
- take only food at room temperature;
- stir the sour cream only with a whisk or blender (mixer): they will make the mixture fluffy and airy;
- Be sure to soak the gelatin in water before adding it to the sour cream;
- Do not use kiwi and pineapple for sour cream jelly with fruits: the juice from them quickly comes out and makes the jelly watery;
- If you need to prepare a layered dish, wait until the bottom layer has completely set, and only then place the top layer;
- The sour cream and cocoa treat can be layered in liquid layers, which will not have clear contours and will create a beautiful, whimsical pattern.
The beauty of this dessert recipe is that it allows for a lot of experimentation with flavors and colors. The result can be a completely unexpected combination. Berries and fruits can be combined as desired. Both sweet and tart fruits pair well with fermented milk products. They will add a special touch to the treat and add variety to the holiday table.
