Sour Cream Gelatin Jelly
A beautiful, tasty, and delicate dessert for guests and family! Sour Cream Gelatin Jelly is very simple to make. You can prepare it any time of the year using fresh or frozen berries like strawberries, raspberries, or currants. Children especially love it.
Updated : 26 August, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
350 grams
Sour cream
15 grams
Gelatin
100 grams
Sugar
150 milliliters
Water
80 grams
Red currant
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use any fresh sour cream without vegetable additives. For lower calories, choose a lower fat percentage. Gelatin can be regular, quick-dissolving, or sheet gelatin. Adjust sugar to taste.
Step 2
Pour 100 ml (about ⅓ cup + 1 tsp) water over the gelatin and stir. Let it swell for 15 minutes, or follow package instructions.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, add sugar and 50 ml (about 3 tbsp) water.
Step 4
Stir the mixture and heat over low heat. Watch carefully so sugar doesn’t burn.
Step 5
Wait until sugar fully dissolves, then cool the syrup to slightly warm. It should be clear and thick.
Step 6
Meanwhile, the gelatin will swell. Melt it in a double boiler: place gelatin in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water). Heat until fully dissolved, but do not boil. Alternatively, melt in a microwave in short 10-second bursts, stirring each time.
Step 7
Transfer sour cream to a deep bowl. Add the syrup while stirring continuously. Then pour in melted, cooled gelatin. Mix thoroughly. Syrup and gelatin should be room temperature to prevent sour cream from curdling.
Step 8
Pour the mixture into molds. Use silicone cupcake molds, glass bowls, or a large dish.
Step 9
Wash red currants (or other berries), gently pat dry, remove stems, and place berries in the molds.
Step 10
Refrigerate for 2 hours until fully set. It helps to place molds on a cutting board or plate so the mixture doesn’t spill.
Step 11
Jelly is ready! If using silicone molds, gently peel away the edges. Decorate with berries and mint, and serve. Enjoy!