Mango Agar-Agar Coconut Milk Jelly (Printable Version)

Chilled mango cubes set with agar-agar, layered under creamy coconut milk for a light, vegan, gluten-free finish.

# Components:

→ Mango Layer

01 - 2 large ripe mangoes (about 400 g flesh), peeled and cubed
02 - 200 ml water
03 - 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
05 - 1½ tsp agar-agar powder

→ Coconut Layer

06 - 400 ml coconut milk (full fat)
07 - 3 tbsp sugar
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 tsp agar-agar powder

# Method Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine mango flesh, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
02 - In a saucepan, whisk the mango puree with agar-agar powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes to fully dissolve agar-agar.
03 - Pour mango mixture into a square mold (about 8x8 inches). Let it cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate until just set but not firm (about 45 minutes).
04 - In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, and agar-agar powder. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
05 - Gently pour the warm coconut mixture over the mango layer. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1½ hours, until completely set.
06 - Once firm, cut into cubes and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like capturing mango season in glossy, elegant bites—no oven and minimal fuss.
  • The gentle coconut layer brings a mellow creaminess that balances the mango's vibrant flavor beautifully.
02 -
  • I learned the hard way not to pour piping hot coconut milk on the slightly set mango layer or they swirl together into a marbled mess.
  • Letting the mango layer get too firm makes it hard for the next layer to stick—timing here is everything and worth the patience.
03 -
  • Always whisk agar-agar well and don't let it clump, or you'll get lumpy jelly spots—gentle heat and steady stirring is the secret.
  • Pour layers slowly and be patient between chill times—rushing only leads to runny, mixed colors instead of pretty stripes.
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