Kumquat & Lillet Gelée

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Kumquat & Lillet Gelée
90 min.
4
72kcal

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Experience a delightful burst of flavor with our Kumquat & Lillet Gelée, a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion! This elegant dessert not only pleases the palate but also looks stunning on any table. Infused with the unique tartness of kumquats and the light, floral notes of Lillet Blanc, this gelée is a sophisticated addition to a lunch or dinner party, serving as a light antipasti or a charming appétit.

Not only does this recipe cater to various dietary preferences—it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP—but it also requires minimal effort for maximum impact. Prepare it ahead of time, and let your guests admire the vibrant colors as they dig into their delightful desserts. With just a few hours in the refrigerator, you can transform simple ingredients into a beautiful gelée that’s light in calories but rich in taste, boasting just 72 kcal per serving.

Enhance your dining experience with this enchanting dish, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and a sprinkle of kumquat slices. Whether you serve it as a starter, a snack, or an eye-catching component of your antipasti platter, this Kumquat & Lillet Gelée will surely impress and delight your guests!

Ingredients

  • servings food dye red yellow
  • 0.3 cup lillet blanc 
  • servings mint sprigs fresh for garnish
  • 0.5 cup seltzer water 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over the cold orange in a small bowl.
  2. Add 1 drop each of red and yellow food dye.
  3. Let this mixture stand about 5 minutes. Then whisk the ingredients to dissolve the gelatin as much as possible.
  4. Add the Lillet, Prosecco, kumquacello, sparkling water, and sugar to a microwave safe bowl.
  5. Heat on high for 3 minutes, until almost to a boiling point.
  6. Remove the bowl carefully and whisk the mixture well, until sugar dissolves.
  7. Pour this over the softened gelatin, and whisk until gelatin dissolves.
  8. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, or individual sized clear glass bowls. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours .
  9. Cut into 4 portions if you like, and garnish with fruit slices and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories72kcal
Protein0.26%
Fat0.78%
Carbs98.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
8.73
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.21521739362051%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:72.3kcal
3.61%
Fat:0.05g
0.08%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:14.08g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:14g
5.09%
Sugar:13.74g
15.27%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:6.65mg
0.29%
Alcohol:2.51g
100%
Alcohol %:5.4%
100%
Protein:0.04g
0.08%
Source:SippitySup