Old-Fashioned English Summer Berry Jelly and Ice Cream!

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Old-Fashioned English Summer Berry Jelly and Ice Cream Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

6 hours and 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 sheets leaves gelatin
	600 ml raspberry juice ( or red fruit juice of your choice )
	60 g caster sugar
	350 g mixed berries ( preferably strawberries , raspberries , blackcurrants and redcurrants . )
	vanilla ice cream or cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

168

Sugar

26g

Fat

0.4g

Old-Fashioned English Summer Berry Jelly and Ice Cream is a classic summer dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries in England. The combination of sweet, juicy berries and smooth vanilla ice cream or cream is simply irresistible. This recipe is perfect for using up an abundance of summer berries and is sure to impress your guests. It is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for hot summer days.

Instructions

1.	Soak the gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes or until soft.
2.	In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberry juice and caster sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3.	Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the soaked gelatin until completely dissolved.
4.	Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
5.	Meanwhile, wash and hull the mixed berries. Cut strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on size. Place all the berries into 4 x 200ml jelly molds.
6.	Pour the jelly mixture over the berries. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or until set.
7.	Once set, remove the jelly from the molds by dipping them into hot water for a few seconds and turning them out onto serving plates.
8.	Serve with vanilla ice cream or cream.

PROS

This dessert is bursting with the flavors of summer berries.

It is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer entertaining.

This dessert is also gluten-free.

CONS

This dessert can be high in sugar depending on the juice used.

It requires a long chilling time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Berries are packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can protect the body against damage from free radicals.
Gelatin is a good source of protein and has been linked to improved joint health.