Almond Float Made Modern
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Almond Float is a go-to Hawaii potluck dessert. White almond-flavored jello swimming in canned fruit cocktail. Admit, you liked it, and always tried to pick out your favorite fruit, and the lone cherry of the can.
Well, this was long due for an update. This is a fresh take on a cherished island-style favorite.
Well, this was long due for an update. This is a fresh take on a cherished island-style favorite.
Ingredients
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Almond Float Part
1 envelope unflavored gelatin ½ cup water ½ cup of evaporated milk (Most of a 5 ounce can, use the rest in your coffee) ½ cup of sugar 1 cup of water 2t almond extract |
Suggested Fruit, Add Separately or Mix and Match
Fresh raspberries and blood oranges (or any oranges) Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced in half Mangoes or fresh peaches, cubed Starfruit, sliced to look like stars Mandarin oranges, OK, these can be canned Mint leaves, cut to ribbons or full leaves (optional) |
What To Do
To prep, soften gelatin in ½ cup of water. It will look gross and goopy. Don't worry.
Heat milk, sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan and bring just to boiling. Stir in gelatin/water mix until completely dissolved and smooth. Cool slightly and stir in almond extract.
Pour into an 8" x 8" pan and refrigerate to harden. Cut into 1" squares when hardened.
Spoon almond float into a bowl. Add fruit of your choice and toss gently. Add mint ribbons or leaves as garnish
Heat milk, sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan and bring just to boiling. Stir in gelatin/water mix until completely dissolved and smooth. Cool slightly and stir in almond extract.
Pour into an 8" x 8" pan and refrigerate to harden. Cut into 1" squares when hardened.
Spoon almond float into a bowl. Add fruit of your choice and toss gently. Add mint ribbons or leaves as garnish
Notes and Talking Story
- I've always been amazed at what can be created with Jello and gelatin. These desserts are so part of my childhood as well as favorites for my kids and their friends.
- I have been known to sprinkle homemade granola and add fruit to have this for breakfast.