Champagne Elderflower Jello Cups
These Champagne Elderflower Jello Cups are light, floral, and softly sparkling, with a pronounced boozy note that makes them feel part cocktail, part dessert. Served in standard champagne flutes, this recipe comfortably makes 4 generous servings in 6 oz. champagne flutes, but because the jelly is potent it can easily be stretched to 8 smaller servings for entertaining.
Equipment
- 4 standard size champagne flutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin about 4½ teaspoons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups prosecco or champagne divided
- 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur such as St. Germain
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let stand for 5 minutes, until fully bloomed.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm ½ cup of the prosecco with the sugar over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely melted and smooth.
- In a heatproof pitcher, combine the remaining 1½ cups prosecco with the elderflower liqueur.
- Slowly pour in the warm gelatin mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Sieve the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into an 11×7-inch dish (or a similarly sized shallow dish).
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or until fully set.
- Once set, use a small, sharp knife to cut the jello into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces.
- Gently loosen with a spatula and spoon the pieces into champagne flutes or coupe glasses. Serve chilled.
Notes
Prosecco vs. Champagne: Prosecco is more affordable and works beautifully here. Use a dry prosecco you enjoy drinking — the flavor carries through to the finished dessert.
Straining Matters: Sieving the mixture removes bubbles and ensures a clear, polished jello, especially important when serving in glassware.
Dish Size: An 11×7-inch dish creates the ideal thickness for cutting neat, spoonable pieces.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the jello up to 48 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator, either uncut or cut.
Alcohol Content: This recipe contains alcohol. Gently warming the prosecco does not cook it off.
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