Mexican cuisine · Desserts & Sweets

Mosaic Gelatin

Colorful gelatin cubes suspended in creamy condensed-milk gelatin – Mexico's cool classic for any celebration.

Ingredients · for 8 servings

• 3 packets flavored gelatin powder in three colors (85 g each)
• 15 g powdered gelatin
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (397 g)
• 400 ml whole milk
• 200 ml water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the three flavors of gelatin separately according to the package instructions, using only two-thirds of the stated liquid – this makes the cubes firm enough to cut.
2. Pour each color into a shallow dish and chill for at least 3 hours, until set.
3. Let the powdered gelatin bloom in the cold water for 5 min., then dissolve it completely over gentle heat while stirring, without letting it boil.
4. Whisk the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt until smooth, then pour in the dissolved gelatin in a thin stream, stirring thoroughly.
5. Cut the set gelatins into 1.5 cm cubes, layer them loosely in a loaf pan and slowly pour the milk mixture over them until all the cubes are covered.
6. Chill for at least 4 hours, dip the pan briefly in warm water, turn out onto a platter and serve sliced.