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Tanabata Jelly

Zojirushi Recipe – <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly

A colorful dessert inspired by Tanabata, a romantic tale of two deities separated by the Milky Way, who are allowed to meet once a year in July. Your Zojirushi water boiler makes it easy to create the yogurt Milky Way and sparkling soda "sky" into a magical treat.

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            	<i>Tanabata</i> Jelly  Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4):

Bottom Layer:

  • 1/4 cup hot water (208°F)
  • 1 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar 
  • 8 oz. Greek-style yogurt, plain

Top Layer:

  • 2/3 cup hot water (208°F)
  • 3 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 envelope (7g) unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar 
  • 12 fl. oz. (360ml) blue color soda, room temperature

Topping

  • 1/2 medium mango
  • 1/2 medium apple
  • 4 cherry
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. sprinkle

*You will need four 10-oz. cups and small star-shaped cookie cutters.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 1
1

Fill Zojirushi water boiler & warmer with water and set the temperature to 208°F.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 2
2

Prepare gelatin for each layer. For the bottom layer, combine 1 tablespoon of water with 1 teaspoon of gelatin in a medium bowl and let it stand for 1 minute to bloom. For the top layer, repeat this process using 3 tablespoons of water and 1 envelope of gelatin in a separate bowl.



              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 3
3

Make the bottom layer. Take the bowl of bloomed gelatin for the bottom layer from step 2, add sugar, dispense hot water and stir until gelatin and sugar dissolve completely, about 1 minute. Add yogurt and mix well. Distribute the mixture into serving cups. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 4
4

Make the top layer. Take the bowl of bloomed gelatin for the top layer from step 2, add sugar, dispense hot water and stir until gelatin and sugar dissolve completely, about 1 minute. Add soda  and mix well. Pour the mixture into a glass container with a flat bottom. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 5
5

Once the jelly has firmed, prepare the topping and middle layer. Slice mango and apple into 1/4-inch thick pieces, peel them, then use cookie cutters to cut out star shapes for the topping. Set the stars aside. Cut the remaining fruit into small cubes and distribute them over the bottom layer in serving cups.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 6
6

Use a fork to crumble the jelly from step 4. Then, place over the fruit layer from step 5.


              <i>Tanabata</i> Jelly Step 7
7

Decorate with star-shaped fruit, cherries, mint and sprinkles. Enjoy!

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