Creamy Almond Pudding
Servings: 4
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] cold water
  • 1 [15 tablespoon / 7 g] envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup [100 gL] sugar
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] boiling water
  • 1 1/4 cups [310 mL] evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] almond extract
  • 2 kiwis [optional]
  • 4 fresh ripe strawberries [optional]
  • Measure cold water into a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water.
  • Let stand for 1 minute.
  • Add sugar to gelatin mixture.
  • Stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Pour boiling water into medium bowl.
  • Stir in gelatin mixture.
  • Mix together evaporated milk, vanilla and almond extract.
  • Stir evaporated milk mixture into gelatin mixture.
  • Divide mixture between 4 serving dishes.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
  • If desired, when ready to serve, peel and slice kiwis; hull strawberries.
  • Decorate each dessert with kiwi slices and one strawberry.