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Tropical Fruit Salad in Coconut Lime Gelée

This gluten-free dessert recipe combines tropical fruits with a coconut lime gelée for an exotic taste experience.

Time: Prep - 15 mins, Cook - 5 mins, Total - 4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Thai-inspired, Gluten-Free

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 cup fresh mango, diced
  • 1 cup fresh papaya, diced
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 6 leaves gelatin

Instructions

  1. Soak the gelatin leaves in cold water to soften.
  2. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Squeeze excess water from the softened gelatin leaves and add them to the saucepan. Stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare a 9 inch baking dish by coating the bottom and sides with a thin layer of coconut milk mixture.
  6. Place diced fruits in layers within the prepared dish, pouring coconut lime mixture between each fruit layer. Refrigerate until set, approximately 4 hours or overnight.

Chef’s Insight

This dish can be easily adapted to include other tropical fruits such as kiwi, banana, or guava.

Notes

Use fresh fruits for the best taste and texture.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert draws inspiration from Thai cuisine, where coconut and fruit are often combined in both savory and sweet dishes.