Apricot jelly dessert that does not need to be baked: just melts in your mouth

Seasonal juicy apricots are an excellent base for a light jelly dessert. The fruit is perfectly combined with a delicate vanilla mass. The dessert hardens well in the refrigerator and can be cut into portions.

The idea of making apricot jelly dessert was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Natalia with the nickname smak nata. You don't have to bake anything.

Ingredients for vanilla jelly:

• sour cream 20% - 300 g
• sugar - 50 g
• vanillin
• gelatin - 10 g
• water for gelatin - 60 g

Apricot puree:

• apricots - 350 g
• sugar - 35 g
• lemon juice - 15 g
• zest of 1 lemon

Ingredients for apricot jelly:

• apricot puree - 350 g
• gelatin - 12 g
• water for gelatin - 70 g

Method of preparation:

1. After pouring each layer, put it in the refrigerator for hardening. The vanilla and apricot masses are prepared for all layers at once. If they harden, warm them up a little before pouring, stirring constantly with a whisk.

Method of preparation of vanilla mousse:

1. Soak gelatin in cold water for 15 minutes. Or cook according to the instructions.

2. Mix sour cream with sugar and vanilla. Pour in the dissolved gelatin and mix. Divide the mass into two parts. Pour one part into the mold. Put in the refrigerator.

Method of preparation of apricot puree:

1. Cut the apricots into slices. Put them in a frying pan. Add sugar, and pour in lemon juice.

2. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Add lemon zest, stir. Put into a container, and blend until smooth. If desired, rub through a sieve.

Method of preparation of apricot jelly:

1. Soak gelatin in cold water for 15 minutes. Heat and pour into the mashed potatoes, mix. Divide the mass into two parts. Pour one part into the mold. Put in the refrigerator.

Form the dessert:

1. Pour the second part of the vanilla mixture into the mold and refrigerate.

2. Pour the second part of the apricot mass into the mold and put it in the refrigerator to stabilize for at least 4 hours.