Strawberry Rose Gelatin Cake (Printable Version)

Fragrant strawberry and rose gelatin cubes suspended in a silky cream, chilled and sliced for an elegant summer finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Gelatin

01 - 1 packet (85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin
02 - 2 cups boiling water

→ Rose Gelatin

03 - 1 packet (10 g) unflavored gelatin
04 - 2 cups water
05 - 2 tbsp rose water
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - Pink food coloring (optional)

→ Cream Base

08 - 2 packets (20 g total) unflavored gelatin
09 - 1/2 cup cold water
10 - 2 cups whole milk
11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour).
02 - In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in 1 packet unflavored gelatin (sprinkle over 2 tbsp of cold water first, let bloom, then add) and rose water. Add a drop of pink food coloring if desired. Pour into a separate shallow dish and refrigerate until set.
03 - When both gelatins are firm, cut them into 1-2 cm cubes.
04 - Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let bloom for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until just starting to simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat, stir in the bloomed gelatin, then add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Let cool until just lukewarm but still pourable.
05 - Gently mix the gelatin cubes together and arrange them evenly in a 10-inch ring or bundt mold.
06 - Pour the cooled cream mixture over the gelatin cubes, tapping the mold gently to release air bubbles.
07 - Refrigerate the cake for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely set.
08 - Unmold by dipping the mold briefly in warm water and inverting onto a serving plate. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Once you slice in, the colorful cubes guarantee a chorus of wows—no bakery wizardry needed.
  • The blend of rose and strawberry is so light and fragrant, you might find yourself sneaking spoonfuls straight from the mold.
02 -
  • If the cream base is poured while too hot, it will melt the cubed gelatin—wait until it&aposs just lukewarm.
  • Blooming gelatin thoroughly before dissolving prevents those dreaded rubbery bits in the final dessert.
03 -
  • Infuse the milk with strawberry slices for extra depth or a subtle fruitiness you won&apost; soon forget.
  • If unmolding is stubborn, a quick ten-second dip in very warm (not hot) water around the mold base works wonders.
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