CATHEDRAL WINDOW GELATIN
Cathedral Window Gelatin is a Filipino festive dessert made with white gelatin gulaman with multicolored cubed gelatin within it. It is like a cathedral window because it is inspired by a cathedral window during the festive season. This is usually made during Christmas Season in the Philippines.
Where do I get gelatin gulaman from?
Shop-bought gelatin gulaman comes in different forms.
- You can get them in powder form. This is the most common form and available to any shops, even in a convinience store.
- Gelatin Sheets are available in grocery store at the baking isle shelf.
- Gelatin Gulaman Bars are only available in most Asian Shops if you live abroad.
How to make clear colored gulaman for Cathedral Window Gelatin?
Each packets of gelatin have its own instruction at the back of the pack. Follow its instruction in 50% reduced water for a more firmer gulaman.
Try this recipe today and find out how you like it.
How to make CATHEDRAL WINDOW GELATIN:
Ingredients
- 1 pack Clear Green Gelatin Dissolve green gelatine in 1½ cup of hot water, mix and let set.
- 1 pack Clear Red Gelatin Dissolve red gelatine in 1½ cup of hot water, mix and let set.
- 1 pack Clear Yellow Gelatin Dissolve yellow gelatine in 1½ cup of hot water, mix and let set.
- 1½ cups Water
- 3 packs Unflavored Gelatin colorless
- 1 can Evaporated Milk
- 500 ml All Purpose Cream
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract - optional
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and turn the heat down to low once boiled.
- Add ½ cup water.
- Add plain gelatin (3 packs) and mix until dissolved.3 packs Unflavored Gelatin
- Add evaporated milk, cream, vanilla extract and sugar. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved. Note: It is important not to let the mixture boil to keep the soft-light texture.1 can Evaporated Milk, 500 ml All Purpose Cream, ½ cup Sugar, ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pour the mixture into a jelly mold large enough to hold everything and let it cool down for about 25 mins.
- Cut green, red, and yellow jelly into large cubes.1 pack Clear Green Gelatin, 1 pack Clear Red Gelatin, 1 pack Clear Yellow Gelatin
- Add cubed green, red, and yellow jelly to the white gelatine mixture and mix.
- Scoop out bubbles on top with the spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until it has fully set before serving.
Notes
***Condensed Milk can also be used instead of Evaporated Milk and sugar. I used Evaporated Milk because it's easier to reduce sweetness by decreasing the amout of sugar, however, Condensed Milk can also be used if you prefer a sweeter version.***
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