Jelly slice is an Australian dessert consisting of a crust made from crushed tea biscuits, a filling containing gelatin and dairy products, and a topping made with flavored gelatin crystals. It is typically served in squares and can be accompanied by cream or fruit.
A wedge of jelly is an Australian dessert that consists of three layers: a crust, a filling, and a topping. The crust is made from crushed tea biscuits, the filling contains gelatin and dairy products, and the topping is made with flavored gelatin crystals. While jelly slices are popular desserts in Australia, they are not typically found elsewhere in the world.
Created in the same way as a graham cracker crust, jelly slice crust, sometimes called a base, is made from cookie crumbs and butter. The cookies are crushed or ground in a food processor and then combined with melted butter. The mixture is then pressed into the bottom of a rectangular pan or roasting pan. After the bottom is completely covered, the dish is placed in the refrigerator to cool.
While the base cools down, the filling is done. The filling contains gelatin, lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and sometimes cream cheese and cream. To make the filling, gelatin is dissolved in boiling water. If no cream cheese is used, the other ingredients are mixed into the dissolved gelatin. When using cream cheese, however, the cheese is beaten and the other ingredients are blended into the cheese, with the dissolved gelatin added last.
After the filling is prepared, it is poured onto the base. The filling should be evenly distributed throughout the crust before the pan is returned to the refrigerator. The crust and filling combination should be allowed to cool until the filling is set. Usually, this process takes about four hours.
The topping is prepared after the filling has set. The gelatin crystals – which is what Australians call flavored gelatin which is familiar to consumers in many countries and is particularly popular with children – are usually combined with water according to the packaging instructions, but sometimes the water required is halved. Raspberry-flavored or lemon-flavored gelatin crystals are especially popular in this dish, though any flavor can be used. After the gelatin crystals are combined, the resulting liquid is poured onto the filling. The jelly slice is then placed back in the refrigerator to chill. At this point, it’s exceptionally easy to pour the top layer, so the cook should always be careful when moving the dish.
When the final layer of jelly has set, the dessert can be removed from the refrigerator and cut into squares. A slice of jelly can be served with cream or fresh or cooked fruit, such as strawberry or fig. It’s also possible to create individual portions of a jelly slice by placing portions of each layer in small cake pans or serving glasses.
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