Cherry jelly with crackers
10 servings
30 minutes
Cherry jelly with cookies is a delicate and exquisite dessert from Yugoslavia that combines the sweetness of cherries with the pleasant texture of vanilla cookies. Historically, this dessert was a popular treat, especially in the summer season when fresh cherries added special juiciness. The bright, refreshing taste of the jelly pairs with a creamy layer that adds softness and velvetiness. Thanks to gelatin, the dessert acquires a firm texture while the cookies create an unexpected contrast, giving the dish interesting notes. This delicacy is perfect as a conclusion to dinner or festive gatherings, and its simplicity makes it accessible for home culinary creativity. Chilled and topped with delicate cream, this dessert is a true delight for fruit sweet lovers.
1
Soak the gelatin.
- Gelatin: 1 tablespoon
2
Remove the pits from the cherries and boil them in 1 liter of water with 1 cup of sugar. Remove the berries, then add the soaked gelatin to the syrup. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in the breadcrumbs and cool.
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
- Sugar: 2 glasss
- Gelatin: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla rusks: 200 g
3
Layer the jelly-like mass in a mold, alternating with cherries. Place in the refrigerator to let the dessert set.
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
4
Cover the finished dessert with cream. To prepare the cream, beat the eggs with sugar, add flour, and while constantly stirring, pour in hot milk in a thin stream. Place the mixture on the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Sugar: 2 glasss
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 2 glasss