Author Archives: Laura Peluso

Coconut Maple Cream 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 ¼ cups + 1 tablespoon maple syrup1 cup coconut cream¾ cup almond milk1 egg yolk1/4 teaspoon vanillaPinch of salt Dairy-free whipped cream, walnuts, and maple syrup for garnish 1. Soak gelatin in half cup almond milk for ten minutes.2. Heat remaining almond milk, egg yolk, coconut cream, and mapleContinue reading “Coconut Maple Cream”

Original RecipeJELL-O: America’s Most Famous Dessert, c. 1920 Dissolve one package of Peach Jell-O in one cupful of boiling water and add one cupful of maple syrup. When it begins to thicken beat with an egg beater to thickness of whipped cream, then add 1 ½ cups of whipped cream and beaten white of oneContinue reading “Maple Mousse”

“One of the easiest things you can do to change the texture and appearance of Jell-O Gelatin—just whip it until thick and fluffy.” Joy of Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, c. 1965 Snow Pudding3-oz package of lemon Jell-O2 cups water1 egg white (optional) 1. Dissolve a package of Lemon Jell-O in a pint of boiling water. 2.Continue reading “Snow Pudding”

“It’s creamy. Do you have more of the other coffee jelly? Dedicated Taster Coffee Spanish Cream                 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 ½ cups strong coffee2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup dairy-free milk alternative2 egg yolksPinch salt1 teaspoon vanillaNon-dairy whipped cream alternative 1. Soak the gelatin in one-half cup cold coffee for five minutes. 2. Using a double boiler, placeContinue reading “Coffee Spanish Cream”

Coffee Dessert1 envelope unflavored gelatin½ cup cold water1 ¼ cups hot strong coffee½ cup sugarDairy-free coffee ice creamNon-dairy whipped cream 1. Soak the gelatin in the cold water five minutes.2. Add the hot coffee and sugar and stir until dissolved. 3. Pour into individual serving dishes and chill.4. Serve with ice cream and whipped cream.Continue reading “Coffee Dessert”

Before I shared recipes for Hood’s Wine Jellies Nos. 1 and 2, I searched our recipe index and reviewed the ten wine jellies in our cookbook collection. That’s right, we have an index. And yes, it is huge, and it is magnificent! Friends exclaim in wonder when they see it, and a mere mention ofContinue reading “Let’s Talk about Wine Jelly”

Consider this your fancy, party-ready congealed salad. The temperature of the prosecco and club soda are key. Keeping the liquids cold helps the salad congeal faster, before too many of the tiny bubbles disappear. Southernliving.com Berries and Bubblesfrom Southernliving.comHands-on: 15 minsTotal: 3 hrsYield: Makes 8 to 12 servings Ingredients1 (1-oz.) package unflavored gelatin3 cups chilledContinue reading “Berries and Bubbles”

Wine Jelly, No. 2One package + one teaspoon unsweetened gelatinCold water1 pint hot water½ – 1 cup sugar½ cup wine1 tablespoon or more lemon juiceNon-dairy whipped cream and fruit for garnish 1. Dissolve gelatin in a little cold water and add pint of hot water.2. Let gelatin and water come to a boil and addContinue reading “Wine Jelly, No. 2”

Spiced Peach Salad1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 tablespoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 (1 lb.) can sliced peaches, reserving juiceWater6 whole cloves1 stick cinnamon1/8 cup lemon juice 1. Mix gelatin, sugar, and salt thoroughly in a saucepan.2. Drain peaches. Set peach slivers aside. Add water to syrup to make 1 ¾ + 1/8 cups liquid. Add to gelatinContinue reading “Spiced Peach Salad”

“Are you trying to kill me? This is terrible!” A Trusted Taster Cucumber Jelly1 envelope unflavored gelatin½ cup cold water2 ½ cups chicken stockSprig of parsley¼ cup grated onion2 cups cucumber, peeled and gratedGreen and red food coloringMayonnaise Add the onion, parsley and cucumber to the chicken stock and let stand two hours. Soak gelatinContinue reading “Cucumber Jelly”