Description
A refreshing and light lemon gelatin cup, perfect for a structured snack that feels satisfying without being overly sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or zero-calorie sweetener (optional)
- Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin to 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of warm water (not boiling) and mix until fully dissolved.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice and taste it.
- If you want it slightly sweet, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Pour the mixture into cups and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
Notes
For a fancier touch, add lemon zest on top. Adjust the amount of water for desired texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, lemon, snack, light dessert, refreshing, easy recipe