Almond Tofu (Chinese Almond Jelly)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A silky, chilled almond-flavored jelly cut into cubes and served in light syrup. Made with agar so it is vegan and sets without refrigeration time worries. Makes 6 servings in about 2 hr 25 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 25 min

Servings 6

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups (500 ml)unsweetened almond milk
1 cup (250 ml)water, for the jelly
2 tsp (4 g)agar powder
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the jelly
½ tsp (2 ml)almond extract
⅔ cup (150 ml)water, for the syrup
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the syrup
¼ oz (1 g)dried osmanthus flowers
¾ cup (100 g)canned mandarin segments, finely chopped

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Instructions

Whisk the agar into the water in a saucepan and let it soak for 10 minutes.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking, and cook 2 minutes until the agar is fully dissolved.
Add the almond milk and sugar and heat until steaming, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil hard. Stir in the almond extract.
Pour into an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan rinsed with water. Skim any foam and cool 20 minutes, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
Meanwhile simmer the syrup water, sugar and osmanthus for 3 minutes. Cool and chill.
Cut the set jelly into diamonds or cubes with a wet knife, and serve in chilled bowls with the syrup and finely chopped fruit.

Tips

Agar sets at room temperature, so work fast once you pour.
Traditional versions use ground apricot kernels; almond extract gives the same fragrance simply.
Gelatin gives a softer set but is not vegan.
Good with jasmine tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make almond tofu (chinese almond jelly)?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 servings.

How should I store almond tofu (chinese almond jelly)?

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days.

Can I make almond tofu (chinese almond jelly) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A chilled Chinese dessert of almond-scented milk set with agar, served in cubes in syrup or with fruit. Serve it with jasmine tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

209 Calories / serving

1.2g Fat

49.6g Carbs

0.9g Protein

40.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1254 cal · 7g fat · 298g carbs · 5g protein · 241g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.