Description
Learn the simple steps to properly bloom gelatin for smooth and clump-free results in your recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 4 tablespoons cool liquid (water, tea, juice)
- Powdered gelatin (amount as per recipe)
Instructions
- Measure your cool liquid first and pour it into a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface without dumping.
- Let it hydrate for 3 to 10 minutes until it looks wrinkly.
- Warm the bloomed gelatin gently until it dissolves.
- Mix the gelatin into the rest of your drink and check for grit.
Notes
Make sure to use cool or room temperature liquid to allow the gelatin to hydrate properly. Avoid boiling or overheating the gelatin as this can diminish its setting power.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, bloom gelatin, gelatin tips, kitchen skills, dessert tricks