Colorful Coconut Jelly Cake
Colorful Coconut Jelly Cake is a easy Southeast Asian-inspired recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving.
Prep: 55 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $10.77 total, $2.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Coconut Meat (shredded or finely chopped)
- 1 cup Coconut Water (fresh or packaged)
- 2 tablespoons Gelatin Powder (unflavored)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (chilled, for whipping)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (for sweetening whipped cream)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 50 grams Dark Chocolate (shaved for garnish)
- 6 pieces Oreo Cookies (crushed for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (for drizzle)
- a few drops Food Coloring (red, green, blue) (optional for rainbow effect)
Instructions
Gather and Prepare Ingredients
Measure all ingredients, shred the coconut meat, and set a chilled mixing bowl for the cream.
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Blend Coconut and Water
Place the shredded coconut and coconut water in the blender and blend until smooth.
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Heat Mixture and Dissolve Gelatin
Transfer the blended coconut mixture to a saucepan, add sugar and gelatin powder, and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Temperature: 100°C
Add Food Coloring (Optional)
Divide the hot mixture into separate bowls if using multiple colors, add a few drops of food coloring to each, and stir quickly.
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Set the Jelly
Pour the colored gelatin mixtures into the silicone mold, filling each compartment as desired. Place the mold in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
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Prepare Whipped Cream
In the chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk (or use an electric mixer) until stiff peaks form.
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Cut and Arrange Jelly
Remove the set jelly from the mold, cut into bite‑size cubes or strips, and place them on a serving plate.
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Assemble the Cake
Layer the jelly cubes, dollop whipped cream over the top, drizzle honey, sprinkle crushed Oreo pieces, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
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Serve
Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to eat.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Not vegan, Contains gluten
Allergens: Dairy, Coconut, Gelatin (animal), Gluten (Oreo cookies), Soy (possible in chocolate)
Last updated: April 18, 2026




