Coconut Milk and Pandan Agar Jelly Recipe - EASY ⭐️⭐️

Inspired by Thai pandan dishes, Coconut Milk and Pandan Agar Jelly has become a beloved dessert in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This refreshing treat strikes the perfect balance—not too sweet, yet bursting with the rich flavours of coconut milk and the fragrant aroma of pandan. Set in a smooth, gelatin-like texture made from agar (a natural vegan gelatin), it’s a delightful indulgence. Prepare extra and store it in the fridge for a few days to enjoy a healthy treat every day!

PREP TIME : 30 mins    
COOK TIME : 3.5 hours
SERVINGS : 10

[ Making the Coconut Layer ]

 16g agar powder
 320ml coconut milk
 380ml fresh whole milk
 400ml water
 80g Sugar

[ Making the Pandan Liquid]

 30g pandan leaves
 150ml water

[ Making the Pandan Layer]

 16g agar powder
 150ml pandan liquid
 950ml water
 80g sugar
 1 drop pandan essence 

1. Coconut Layer: First, mix the sugar and agar powder in a pot. Add the water and fresh milk, and stir well. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until it boils and the sugar dissolves.

2. Turn off the heat and immediately add the coconut milk, stirring until well combined (no need to boil again).

3. Pour the mixture into a mold and let it cool. Place it in the refrigerator to set. Once set, take it out and use a fork to lightly scratch the surface of the agar jelly (this helps the two layers stick together better).

4. Green Pandan Layer: Cut the pandan leaves into small pieces and place them in a blender to blend until smooth. Strain the pandan mixture through a fine sieve twice to remove any solid bits.

* Do not blend the pandan leaves for too long, as it can become bitter. Squeeze out as much pandan juice as possible by hand). You should have about 150ml of pandan juice.

5. Mix the 150ml of pandan juice with 950ml of water. If the colour isn't deep enough, you can add a drop of pandan essence and mix well.

6. In another pot, combine the sugar and agar powder, then add the pandan liquid and stir to mix. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until it boils, then turn off the heat (continue stirring). Let it cool slightly before pouring it into the mold.

7. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set completely.