Milk jelly.

[maggie01]

A friend made a milk jelly and it was really nice. Twice I have had a go and each time I get the normal jelly on the top and the milk jelly on the bottom. Tastes nice and looks ok but does anyone know why it seperates?

[shaneystar2]

You have to let the jelly cool down a bit before whisking the milk in..it shouldn't separate ..did you make it with evap milk?
I don't make them now so much only if the great nephews come round for tea...I make the jelly up with boiling water to about a quarter of a pint ..let it cool then whisk the evap milk in to a pint and stick it in the fridge to set..I"ve never had one separate.

[maggie01]

Yes I made it with evaporated light as I am at Weight Watchers. Also I can only put 1/4 of milk in. Perhaps that's what the problem is?

[shaneystar2]

Probably maggie....the light milk should be OK but you do need more milk than water for the consistency.It was probably too watery Make sure you whisk the milk into the jelly..I use an old hand held electric whisk I have had for donkeys years.This will make it light and airy.
Use more milk and have a smaller portion ..more often !!

[hammerman]

Slightly off topic...i bought some pina colada flavour jelly in Tesco last week.....oooooer that was gorgeous !!!

[Goodsoulette]

isnt milk jelly blancmange (sp)?? I always wanted to try it as a kid.

[maggie01]

Blancmange is more like cold custard. My milk jelly tastes good, it just looks different. Think I will just have to pretend that it is supposed to look like that.

[thugulike]

Melt the jelly with a quarter of a pint of water and make up to half a pint with cold water. Leave until almost but not quite setting then whisk a small chilled tin of evap and add to the jelly mix. Whisk well then chill and leave to set. You can add fruit at this stage too but not kiwi or pineapple as it won't set.

[WendyS]

Haven't had a milk jelly for years and all of you have just reminded me how much I used to enjoy it. With all those lovely fresh raspberries around at the moment, must make another one. Do you think it would work if I added some plain yoghourt instead of part of the milk or evaporated milk content?

[maggie01]

I am having problems just adding the milk but I am sure someone will know. Must have another go tomorrow. Will take on board what everyone has said.