so exited for this recipe…but almost committed a real crime trying to keep my cherries from floating out of their assigned seats. considering dicing cherries and lychees next time and cutting putting edible glitter directly in the mixture for a funfetti look!!
I made 2 batches, one without the suggested tape grid (I had no tape) and almost lost my mind trying to keep the cherries in place. I went out and bought tape for the next batch and it was so much easier
Made this for a NYE party and I did batch of stems and no stems. While the stem is nice as a way to pick up the shot. I felt the no stem cherry ones looked better and were easier to put together. I also think it’s easier to have it in two separate bread pans vs 1 8x8. The smaller pan made easier to get the jello out.
This recipe is elegant in theory, hostile in real life. 🤣 I nearly lost my mind trying to get the cherry stems to stay in place – seemed like a dream when placed in the first layer, but as soon as you add the rest of the (warm) gelatin, they become a floating mosh pit. The parchment floated, glitter settled, etc. so next time I'll make them in lightly oiled ice cube trays and sprinkle glitter on top. I substituted white grape juice for lychee, everything else the same. They are setting now. 🤞
Just made these and mine was the same! Hence me coming on here to check if anyone else had the same thing. I looked it up and apparently unflavored gelatin can smell weird so fingers crossed it taste okay
I noticed this too but I thought the bad smell was the lychee "juice" from the can, i.e. whatever syrup the lychees are floating in. Next time I'll buy actual lychee puree or lychee syrup from an Asian grocery store and I think that'll turn out even better!
for whatever reason my friends said they tasted great but I could not ignore the smell esp since it was so strong when letting the gelatin bloom. They looked so cute but not sure if I’d make them again :(
I used peaches (friend doesn't like lychees) and I am freezing them! I also considered blending all the fruit up and refrigerating, so I could use the puree in smoothies, yogurt, overnight oats, etc throughout the week
Currently making these and I think next time a 9x9 pan would better. These are thiccc shots. Anyone else? And I could only get 25 cherries not 36. Otherwise, can’t wait to serve!
Ty for the recipe! Some notes in case other people are looking for tips...
-For other gelatin-beginners... STIR IT as you sprinkle it during the blooming stage. Apparently, if you don't do this, some powder will sit on top, and this is recoverable but annoying to troubleshoot cause you spend a lot of time hovering your face over a bowl that smells like the glue factory
- 15 mins is definitely juuuust beginning to set. I was not able to place cherries and have them sit still until ~45 mins. I also split mine into 2 containers. If you do 1 big container, it may be longer than that.
- For the second layer of jello: DO NOT pour directly from the saucepan, thru the strainer and onto your cherries. It's impossible to control the flow and 100% they will shift around after you spent so much time placing them. If I make this again, I would strain the jello into some kind of spouted cup(s) *before* pouring my second layer of jello.
- As much as you can: keep container in the fridge while you place the cherries. Otherwise they will shift around as you transport from fridge to counter/table back to fridge.
- Kitchen scale divas: I would convert this volume amount to about ~43 or ~44g
- Also, for people asking about lychee alternatives: I think the way peaches and pears are stored (in juice/syrup) would compare well!
Could this be done without the vermouth? Or is there a good substitute? Not a huge regular martini fan so if I can avoid buying vermouth for one recipe that would be ideal!
I just made these tonight! I couldn't get ahold of lychee juice, subbed that with 1 cup white cranberry juice. And I dont care for vermouth, I replaced it with a full 375ml bottle of peach soju! They taste strong! But FAIR WARNING Knox brand, unflavored gelatin smells awful! Even after adding sugar, lime juice yadayada. 8x8 pan I fit 25 cherries.
I'm so trying these for NYE, and I'm tempted to test a batch made with a peach or lychee soju 👀
oooooooooooo that would be so good
will follow up w results if I can get to it 🫡
yess let us know <33
I bought lychee soju instead of vermouth wish me luck 😬 hopefully its not too sweet
I’m not a fan of vermouth in my martinis! Can I sub something else or just not add that ingredient?
i’m planning to use triple sec/cointreau ! so kind of a lychee cosmo ? i hope it works
I just made these with lychee soju. They’re setting in the fridge now!
how did they turn out with the soju? and what was replaced by the soju?
They were a hit! Definitely strong lol but the crowd loved them. I used the lychee soju because I couldn’t find lychee juice
hi hi, did you sub just the lychee juice for soju or did you sub out the vermouth?
Hey! I still used vermouth. I only subbed the lychee juice for soju.
Thank you! Did it set firmly? I know too much alcohol make the jello super wiggly
yes!!! dying to know how they came out
gonna make a batch tomorrow night for NYE
Keep em coming queen!! The Paloma ones are already a fan favorite
so exited for this recipe…but almost committed a real crime trying to keep my cherries from floating out of their assigned seats. considering dicing cherries and lychees next time and cutting putting edible glitter directly in the mixture for a funfetti look!!
LOL assigned seats. I’m dead
I made 2 batches, one without the suggested tape grid (I had no tape) and almost lost my mind trying to keep the cherries in place. I went out and bought tape for the next batch and it was so much easier
Made this for a NYE party and I did batch of stems and no stems. While the stem is nice as a way to pick up the shot. I felt the no stem cherry ones looked better and were easier to put together. I also think it’s easier to have it in two separate bread pans vs 1 8x8. The smaller pan made easier to get the jello out.
I love you so bad for these
excited for these!!
nah these sound insane! making these for a Christmas dinner im hosting
so fun !!!!
This recipe is elegant in theory, hostile in real life. 🤣 I nearly lost my mind trying to get the cherry stems to stay in place – seemed like a dream when placed in the first layer, but as soon as you add the rest of the (warm) gelatin, they become a floating mosh pit. The parchment floated, glitter settled, etc. so next time I'll make them in lightly oiled ice cube trays and sprinkle glitter on top. I substituted white grape juice for lychee, everything else the same. They are setting now. 🤞
First time making anything jello related. Does anyone else’s jello smell weird? It’s not a pleasant smell even with the lychee juice added lol.
Just made these and mine was the same! Hence me coming on here to check if anyone else had the same thing. I looked it up and apparently unflavored gelatin can smell weird so fingers crossed it taste okay
Ahhh okay yeah hope they taste good at least!
I noticed this too but I thought the bad smell was the lychee "juice" from the can, i.e. whatever syrup the lychees are floating in. Next time I'll buy actual lychee puree or lychee syrup from an Asian grocery store and I think that'll turn out even better!
for whatever reason my friends said they tasted great but I could not ignore the smell esp since it was so strong when letting the gelatin bloom. They looked so cute but not sure if I’d make them again :(
these were soooo cute and a big hit. Now I want to know what everyone is doing with 30oz of lychees!
I used peaches (friend doesn't like lychees) and I am freezing them! I also considered blending all the fruit up and refrigerating, so I could use the puree in smoothies, yogurt, overnight oats, etc throughout the week
Currently making these and I think next time a 9x9 pan would better. These are thiccc shots. Anyone else? And I could only get 25 cherries not 36. Otherwise, can’t wait to serve!
literally ran here from tik tok
has anyone tried substituting the gelatin for a vegan alternative like agar agar or pectin?
Did you just use the unflavored gelatin?
Yes!
What brand did you use? Please
Ty for the recipe! Some notes in case other people are looking for tips...
-For other gelatin-beginners... STIR IT as you sprinkle it during the blooming stage. Apparently, if you don't do this, some powder will sit on top, and this is recoverable but annoying to troubleshoot cause you spend a lot of time hovering your face over a bowl that smells like the glue factory
- 15 mins is definitely juuuust beginning to set. I was not able to place cherries and have them sit still until ~45 mins. I also split mine into 2 containers. If you do 1 big container, it may be longer than that.
- For the second layer of jello: DO NOT pour directly from the saucepan, thru the strainer and onto your cherries. It's impossible to control the flow and 100% they will shift around after you spent so much time placing them. If I make this again, I would strain the jello into some kind of spouted cup(s) *before* pouring my second layer of jello.
- As much as you can: keep container in the fridge while you place the cherries. Otherwise they will shift around as you transport from fridge to counter/table back to fridge.
- Kitchen scale divas: I would convert this volume amount to about ~43 or ~44g
- Also, for people asking about lychee alternatives: I think the way peaches and pears are stored (in juice/syrup) would compare well!
Could this be done without the vermouth? Or is there a good substitute? Not a huge regular martini fan so if I can avoid buying vermouth for one recipe that would be ideal!
as a follow up I ended up subbing in st germain instead of vermouth! They were a big hit but also an absolute danger on NYE
I just made these tonight! I couldn't get ahold of lychee juice, subbed that with 1 cup white cranberry juice. And I dont care for vermouth, I replaced it with a full 375ml bottle of peach soju! They taste strong! But FAIR WARNING Knox brand, unflavored gelatin smells awful! Even after adding sugar, lime juice yadayada. 8x8 pan I fit 25 cherries.