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melo melo coconut jelly dessert copycat recipe in a glass jar with oreo crumbs on top

Coconut Jelly Dessert (Melo Melo Copycat)

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Make this easy coconut jelly dessert at home, made popular by cafes like Melo Melo, Tong Sui, and Yezi.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Asian American, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5 jars
Author Mochi Mommy

Equipment

  • 5 1 cup glass jars

Ingredients

  • 400 ml coconut water
  • 35 g granulated sugar
  • 7 g gelatin powder one packet
  • 100 ml coconut milk
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 50 ml heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix gelatin powder and 100mL of coconut water to let the gelatin bloom and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, pour the remaining coconut water and all the granulated sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves and water is about to boil.
  • Stir gelatin mixture into your pot until completely dissolved.
  • Add coconut milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour coconut mixture into prepared jars or containers. If pouring 2/3 cup servings (remembering that you will be adding toppings later), you can get 5 jars. Adjust serving size and number of containers to your preferences.
  • Cover and let jelly set in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, add toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Notes

  • See my blog post above for recommended toppings and links to my microwave mochi, yuzu curd, and purple sweet potato jam recipes that go well with this jelly.