Alternative names | Broken glass gelatin, stained glass gelatin |
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Type | Dessert |
Place of origin | Mexico, Brazil |
Main ingredients | Gelatin (flavored and unflavored), Milk (condensed and evaporated) |
Mosaic gelatin is a gelatin dessert that is popular in Mexico and Brazil. [1] [2] However, it is unclear if it is of Mexican or Brazilian origin. [2] It is sometimes called broken or stained glass gelatin due to its appearance. [3] This dessert is sold at fairs, markets, plazas, and food carts. [1] It can even be found in upscale restaurants. [4] It is popular amongst individuals of all ages, [1] but particularly children because of its colorful, attractive appearance. [2] It can be served at special occasions, and is often found at birthday parties for children. [1] [3] [5] [6] It is a relatively simple and inexpensive dessert to prepare. [4] [5]
It is related to or derived from an American recipe, crown jewel dessert, submitted by R.J. Gatti to General Foods, the maker of Jello in 1955. [7] This recipe, as published in 1962, used a binder of whipped cream mixed with a partially-set lemon gelatine prepared with pineapple juice. [8]
Traditionally, there are two types of gelatin. [2] One is a milk based and the other is water or fruit juice based. [2] The most characteristic representation of mosaic gelatin is pieces of colored, flavored gelatin scattered in a background of white, milk gelatin. [2]
It is prepared by combining multiple cubes of flavored gelatin with a blended mixture of unflavored gelatin and milk (evaporated and condensed). [1] Prior to adding the milk, the unflavored gelatin is allowed to cool. [1] Otherwise, it will curdle the milk. [1] The gelatin is cooled for several hours to create a firm texture. [1]
Nevertheless, there is wide variation in how the dish is prepared. [2] The gelatin can have either a water or a milk base. [1] The gelatin itself can be of a single flavor or multiple flavors. [1] The gelatin can have elaborate designs such as flowers, hearts, or butterflies. [1] Sometimes, fresh fruit is added. [4] A bundt pan can be used to mold the gelatin. [4] [9]
In Mexico, lime (green) and strawberry (red) are the most common flavors. [4] In combination with the white milk gelatin, it represents the colors of the Mexican flag. [4] Other popular flavors are grape (purple), lemon (green), blueberries (blue), orange (orange), and pineapple (yellow). [3] [6]
Powdered fruit-flavored gelatin was introduced to Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then it has become quite popular. [10]
Alternative names | Broken glass gelatin, stained glass gelatin |
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Type | Dessert |
Place of origin | Mexico, Brazil |
Main ingredients | Gelatin (flavored and unflavored), Milk (condensed and evaporated) |
Mosaic gelatin is a gelatin dessert that is popular in Mexico and Brazil. [1] [2] However, it is unclear if it is of Mexican or Brazilian origin. [2] It is sometimes called broken or stained glass gelatin due to its appearance. [3] This dessert is sold at fairs, markets, plazas, and food carts. [1] It can even be found in upscale restaurants. [4] It is popular amongst individuals of all ages, [1] but particularly children because of its colorful, attractive appearance. [2] It can be served at special occasions, and is often found at birthday parties for children. [1] [3] [5] [6] It is a relatively simple and inexpensive dessert to prepare. [4] [5]
It is related to or derived from an American recipe, crown jewel dessert, submitted by R.J. Gatti to General Foods, the maker of Jello in 1955. [7] This recipe, as published in 1962, used a binder of whipped cream mixed with a partially-set lemon gelatine prepared with pineapple juice. [8]
Traditionally, there are two types of gelatin. [2] One is a milk based and the other is water or fruit juice based. [2] The most characteristic representation of mosaic gelatin is pieces of colored, flavored gelatin scattered in a background of white, milk gelatin. [2]
It is prepared by combining multiple cubes of flavored gelatin with a blended mixture of unflavored gelatin and milk (evaporated and condensed). [1] Prior to adding the milk, the unflavored gelatin is allowed to cool. [1] Otherwise, it will curdle the milk. [1] The gelatin is cooled for several hours to create a firm texture. [1]
Nevertheless, there is wide variation in how the dish is prepared. [2] The gelatin can have either a water or a milk base. [1] The gelatin itself can be of a single flavor or multiple flavors. [1] The gelatin can have elaborate designs such as flowers, hearts, or butterflies. [1] Sometimes, fresh fruit is added. [4] A bundt pan can be used to mold the gelatin. [4] [9]
In Mexico, lime (green) and strawberry (red) are the most common flavors. [4] In combination with the white milk gelatin, it represents the colors of the Mexican flag. [4] Other popular flavors are grape (purple), lemon (green), blueberries (blue), orange (orange), and pineapple (yellow). [3] [6]
Powdered fruit-flavored gelatin was introduced to Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then it has become quite popular. [10]