Description
A light, citrusy gelatin dessert perfect for a low-calorie snack that helps curb cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet powdered gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon concentrate
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice (sugar, honey, stevia, or erythritol)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 to 1 cup cold water (depending on desired firmness)
- Optional: a pinch of salt or lemon zest
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat water: Warm 3/4 cup hot water to near-boiling and pour into the bloomed gelatin; stir until dissolved.
- Add lemon and sweetener: Stir in fresh lemon juice and sweetener to taste.
- Cool slightly: Let the mixture cool for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Add cold water: Stir in cold water based on desired gel firmness.
- Transfer and chill: Pour into a shallow dish or cups and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Serve and store: Serve chilled, optionally garnished, and store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste and experiment with flavor additions like zest or berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon gelatin, low-calorie dessert, gelatin recipe, weight loss snack