Mango Agar-Agar Jelly Cubes (Printable)

Fragrant mango jelly cubes paired with silky coconut milk—vegan, gluten-free and ideal chilled on warm days.

# Ingredient List:

→ Mango layer

01 - 2 1/2 cups diced ripe mango (about 14 oz), peeled
02 - 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons water
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons agar-agar powder

→ Coconut layer

06 - 1 2/3 cups full-fat coconut milk
07 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder

# Directions:

01 - Combine diced mango, water, sugar and lemon juice in a blender and process until completely smooth.
02 - Transfer the mango purée to a saucepan, sprinkle in the agar-agar and whisk thoroughly. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure the agar dissolves.
03 - Pour the hot mango mixture into an 8×8-inch square pan, allow to cool 10 minutes, then refrigerate until the surface is just set but not firm, about 45 minutes.
04 - In a clean saucepan combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and agar-agar. Warm over medium heat, bring to a gentle boil and simmer 2 minutes while stirring to dissolve the agar.
05 - Gently pour the warm coconut mixture over the slightly set mango layer. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully firm, at least 1 1/2 hours.
06 - Run a sharp knife around the pan, unmold the set slab and cut into cubes. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everyone will rave about the silky mango and creamy coconut layers—they look as dreamy as they taste.
  • It’s vegan and gluten-free, so it easily charms a whole crowd without fuss.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the chilling—impatience once led to a messy swirl instead of neat layers in my early attempts.
  • Dissolving agar-agar absolutely fully is the trick; undissolved specks can mean uneven setting or grainy bites later.
03 -
  • Blend the mango until it’s completely smooth—little bits can disrupt the silky jelly texture.
  • To unmold easily, run a thin knife along the sides and dip the mold bottom briefly in warm water.
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