Quick Description
This dessert is soft, airy, and creamy with a sponge-like texture full of tiny bubbles. It is lightly sweet, refreshing, and melts in your mouth. Perfect for serving chilled as a simple homemade treat.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: About 4 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (500 ml)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (12 g)
- 1/4 cup water (for dissolving gelatin)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Bloom the Gelatin
Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to bloom.
Heat gently until fully dissolved. Do not boil.
Step 2: Blend the Base
In a blender, combine:
- Milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla
Blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly airy.
Step 3: Add Gelatin
With blender running on low, slowly pour in dissolved gelatin.
Blend another 10–15 seconds.
Step 4: Pour & Chill
Pour mixture into a glass dish.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Step 5: Serve
Slice and serve chilled.
Optional:
- Sprinkle cinnamon
- Add caramel drizzle
- Top with fruit
Texture Tips
- Blend long enough to incorporate air for the sponge-like bubbles.
- Do not overheat gelatin.
- Chill completely before slicing.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 4 days
- Do not freeze (texture will change)
