By eatmundo · July 12, 2026
🇨🇳AI-generated imageDespite the name, this refreshing chilled dessert contains no tofu; it's an almond-flavored jelly served in a light, sweet syrup. It is a quintessential summer treat in Southern China.
Ingredients
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- 1
Dissolve 10g of gelatin powder in 50ml of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
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In a saucepan, bring 400ml of water to a simmer with 50g of sugar until fully dissolved.
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Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely incorporated.
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Add 100ml of milk (or cream for richness) and 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the mixture.
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Pour the liquid into a flat square container and let it cool before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
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Prepare a light syrup by boiling 200ml of water with 25g of sugar and cooling it down.
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Once set, cut the almond jelly into bite-sized diamond shapes.
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Serve the jelly in bowls with the cooled syrup and top with fresh fruits like goji berries or mango cubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Almond Tofu Pudding?
Almond Tofu Pudding is a chilled Chinese dessert made from almond-flavored milk, water, sugar, and a setting agent like gelatin. Despite its name, it rarely contains actual tofu and is typically served with fresh fruit as a light after-meal dessert.
Does almond tofu contain tofu?
No - the name comes from its smooth, tofu-like look; it is almond-flavoured milk set with gelatin.
Can I use almond milk instead of water when dissolving the gelatin?
The recipe blooms the gelatin in 50ml of cold water, then stirs it into the hot sugared water off the heat; the milk is only added after the gelatin is completely incorporated.
How long does it take for the almond tofu to set completely?
It typically requires at least 3 hours in the refrigerator, though letting it set overnight provides the best results.
Why did my pudding turn out grainy?
Graininess is usually caused by gelatin that was not fully bloomed or dissolved; bloom it fully and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
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