In honor of Chinese New Year (year of the Rooster) this weekend, I wanted to post one of my favorite desserts that can often be found at Dim Sum restaurants. It’s something that my Mom and I used to make when I was little, so it’s sentimental, although not the most healthy. The gelatin and fruit are really refreshing after a heavy meal, which is bound to happen during the holidays! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Almond Gelatin

Ingredients:

8 – 1 ounce envelopes of Knox unflavored gelatin

3 cups hot water

2 – 12 ounce cans of condensed milk

3 teaspoons almond extract

2 – 30 ounce cans of fruit cocktail
Procedure:

1. Dissolve gelatin completely in hot water.
2. Add condensed milk; mix thoroughly
3. Add almond extract; stir. Cover and refrigerate until gelatin is set, at least a few hours.
4. Dice up gelatin and mix with fruit cocktail.
5. Enjoy!