Pineapple Raspberry Star-fruit Minis
Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009
by Peter Alfieri
Buon Appetito Providence
This is such an easy dessert to make. The star-fruit add a slightly sour taste to the sweet gelatin, it also adds visual appeal with it's star configuration.
If you have kids, making this dessert can be a fun family experience. This recipe can be a healthy alternative, if sugar substituted gelatin is used. I tend to serve this light recipe following a rich or filling main course.
You can customize this dessert by adding your own choice of chopped nuts; I refrain from doing so because many people have nut allergies. Omission of the nuts saves me from reading the riot act to my guests, or having them sign a disclaimer (smile).
Give this quick and tasty dessert a try. You'll be a big hit with the unique look and flavor this dessert provides!!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 3
Serves: 24
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
3-4 star-fruit - ends trimmed - sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
2 packages (3 ounces each) sweetened Jell-O raspberry flavored gelatin
Preparation
Wash and slice star-fruit
Drain pineapple, reserve juice then add enough water to juice to measure 2 1/2 cups. Pour water/juice mixture into a sauce pan, bring to a boil and then pour over gelatin mix in a large bowl. Stir two minutes, or until completely dissolved.
Stir crushed pineapple into gelatin mix.
Place one slice of star-fruit into each of the 24 paper lined muffin tin. Then spoon gelatin mix into the muffin cups.
Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours or until firm.
Remove from tin, remove liners, and serve.
Enjoy your minis!
If you have kids, making this dessert can be a fun family experience. This recipe can be a healthy alternative, if sugar substituted gelatin is used. I tend to serve this light recipe following a rich or filling main course.
You can customize this dessert by adding your own choice of chopped nuts; I refrain from doing so because many people have nut allergies. Omission of the nuts saves me from reading the riot act to my guests, or having them sign a disclaimer (smile).
Give this quick and tasty dessert a try. You'll be a big hit with the unique look and flavor this dessert provides!!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
3-4 star-fruit - ends trimmed - sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
2 packages (3 ounces each) sweetened Jell-O raspberry flavored gelatin
Preparation
Wash and slice star-fruit
Drain pineapple, reserve juice then add enough water to juice to measure 2 1/2 cups. Pour water/juice mixture into a sauce pan, bring to a boil and then pour over gelatin mix in a large bowl. Stir two minutes, or until completely dissolved.
Stir crushed pineapple into gelatin mix.
Place one slice of star-fruit into each of the 24 paper lined muffin tin. Then spoon gelatin mix into the muffin cups.
Refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours or until firm.
Remove from tin, remove liners, and serve.
Enjoy your minis!
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)You have written a great recipe with clear instructions. I could visualize the product from your writing
hi peter,we all have our niche' in this world. i am probably labeled under self help spread to others, and you are definitely the chef. keep them coming,my best regards,sue thom
Interesting recepie, but I am on a diet currently so thats a no go for me.
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