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South American dessert From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosaic gelatin is a gelatin dessert that is popular in Mexico and Brazil.[1][2] However, it is unclear if it is of Mexican or Brazilian origin.[2] It is sometimes called broken or stained glass gelatin due to its appearance.[3] This dessert is sold at fairs, markets, plazas, and food carts.[1] It can even be found in upscale restaurants.[4] It is popular amongst individuals of all ages,[1] but particularly children because of its colorful, attractive appearance.[2] It can be served at special occasions, and is often found at birthday parties for children.[1][3][5][6] It is a relatively simple and inexpensive dessert to prepare.[4][5]
It is related to or derived from an American recipe, crown jewel dessert, submitted by R.J. Gatti to General Foods, the maker of Jello in 1955.[7] This recipe, as published in 1962, used a binder of whipped cream mixed with a partially-set lemon gelatine prepared with pineapple juice.[8]
Traditionally, there are two types of gelatin.[2] One is a milk based and the other is water or fruit juice based.[2] The most characteristic representation of mosaic gelatin is pieces of colored, flavored gelatin scattered in a background of white, milk gelatin.[2]
It is prepared by combining multiple cubes of flavored gelatin with a blended mixture of unflavored gelatin and milk (evaporated and condensed).[1] Prior to adding the milk, the unflavored gelatin is allowed to cool.[1] Otherwise, it will curdle the milk.[1] The gelatin is cooled for several hours to create a firm texture.[1]
Nevertheless, there is wide variation in how the dish is prepared.[2] The gelatin can have either a water or a milk base.[1] The gelatin itself can be of a single flavor or multiple flavors.[1] The gelatin can have elaborate designs such as flowers, hearts, or butterflies.[1] Sometimes, fresh fruit is added.[4] A bundt pan can be used to mold the gelatin.[4][9]
In Mexico, lime (green) and strawberry (red) are the most common flavors.[4] In combination with the white milk gelatin, it represents the colors of the Mexican flag.[4] Other popular flavors are grape (purple), lemon (green), blueberries (blue), orange (orange), and pineapple (yellow).[3][6]
Powdered fruit-flavored gelatin was introduced to Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then it has become quite popular.[10]
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