Description
The foolproof Knox unflavored gelatin base recipe — perfectly set every time. Master the blooming technique and use this foundation for desserts, snacks, molds, and weight loss drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (7g) Knox unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for blooming)
- 2 cups liquid of choice (fruit juice, broth, or water)
- Sweetener to taste (honey, sugar, or stevia — optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle Knox gelatin evenly over cold water in a small bowl
- Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes until swollen and spongy — this is the bloom
- Heat your liquid until steaming but not boiling (80–90°C / 175°F)
- Pour hot liquid over bloomed gelatin and stir continuously for 2 minutes until completely dissolved
- Add sweetener if using and stir to combine
- Pour into a glass dish or mold
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 3–4 hours until fully set
- Cut into squares or unmold to serve
Notes
Never use boiling water — it weakens the gelatin’s setting ability. Always bloom in cold liquid first — skipping this step causes lumps. Avoid fresh pineapple, kiwi, papaya, and mango — their natural enzymes prevent gelatin from setting. Use canned or cooked versions of these fruits instead. For firmer gelatin cubes, reduce liquid to 1 cup per packet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (½ cup)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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