Almond Float Asian Dessert Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Float Asian Dessert

• 2 cups water
• Unflavored Gelatin
• White Sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 (15 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• Maraschino Cherries

How to Make Almond Float Asian Dessert

1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 (1 ounce) package of unflavored gelatin. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
4. Pour mixture into a 13x9 inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until completely firm (at least 4 hours).
5. Drain 2 (15 ounce) cans of fruit cocktail, 1 (15 ounce) can of lychees, and 1 (11 ounce) can of mandarin oranges.
6. In a large serving bowl, gently combine the drained fruit cocktail, lychees, and mandarin oranges.
7. Once the gelatin is firm, cut it into diamond-shaped cubes using a sharp knife.
8. Gently fold the gelatin cubes into the fruit mixture.
9. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
10. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.