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Mandarin-Berry-Almond Floats





Yields
Makes 8 to 10 servings

Notes: Fresh raspberries, mandarin orange segments, and cubes of almond-flavored gelatin float in a cardamom and orange syrup in this refreshing dessert. You can complete step 1 up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. You can make the entire dessert up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

Mandarin-Berry-Almond Floats




Leigh Beisch
 3/4 cup sugar
 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 2 cups whole milk
 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
 1 orange (8 oz.), rinsed
 1 teaspoon whole cardamom pods
 1 cup fresh raspberries, rinsed
 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, chilled
Step 1
1

In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan, mix 1/4 cup sugar and the gelatin. Stir in 1/3 cup cold water; let stand until gelatin is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir over medium-high heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and almond extract. Pour into 9-inch square baking dish or pan. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours; cover if storing longer (see notes).

Step 2
2

With a vegetable peeler, pare six thin 4- by 1/2-inch strips of peel from orange. Ream juice from orange and reserve. With the flat bottom of a glass, crush cardamom pods; remove and discard hulls. Place orange peel strips, black cardamom seeds, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan. With a wooden spoon, crush peel and seeds with sugar. Add 4 cups water; stir over high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Let cool, then add reserved orange juice; cover and chill until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours. Pour through a fine strainer set over a large bowl.

Step 3
3

Cut almond gelatin into 3/4-inch squares; also run knife around pan sides. With a wide spatula, carefully lift out cubes and add to orange-cardamom syrup. Add raspberries and mandarin oranges with their syrup; gently mix to distribute fruit evenly. Serve or cover and chill until ready to serve (see notes). Ladle into small bowls or glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 123Calories from Fat 12
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 6.8mg3%
Sodium 27mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.