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Strawberry Jelly Summer Pudding

A delightful and refreshing dessert made with fresh strawberries, perfect for warm weather and customizable with your favorite summer fruits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pudding
  • 3 cups strawberries, halved Use the freshest strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Can substitute with orange juice for a zesty twist.
  • 3 cups water Infuse with herbs like basil or lemon verbena for added flavor.
  • handful mint leaves, for garnish Adds a fresh touch to the presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease your mold with neutral oil.
  2. In a saucepan, heat half of the water with sugar and lemon juice until dissolved.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over the remaining cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
  5. Allow the jelly to cool slightly, stir in the strawberries, then pour into your prepared mold.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours until completely set.
  7. Run a thin knife around the edges and unmold gently onto a serving plate.
  8. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.

Notes

For an elegant touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This pudding freezes well; just make sure it’s tightly wrapped and thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.