gelatin dessert
Noun: A sweet, jellied dessert made primarily from gelatin, a protein derived from collagen, combined with a liquid such as fruit juice or water. It is chilled until it sets into a firm, yet wobbly and translucent solid.
This term refers specifically to the prepared food item itself. It is typically served cold, often in individual portions or from a large mold. It is a common, simple dessert.
- For the party, she prepared a refreshing with cranberry juice.
- The cafeteria often offers a colorful as a light lunch option.
- Traditional are made with fruit flavors like strawberry or lime.
- As a culinary component: A set can be cubed and used as an ingredient in fruit salads or trifles.
- In dietary contexts: Plain made with water and sugar substitutes are sometimes recommended on clear liquid diets.
- Jell-O: (Proper noun, trademark) A very common brand name for pre-packaged mixes, often used generically in American English.
- Jelly: (Noun, chiefly UK) This is the common British English term for what is called a in American English.
- Gelatin: (Noun) The key gelling agent used to make a .
- Jellied dessert
- Jelly (UK usage)
- Baked dessert (e.g., cake, pie)
- Frozen dessert (e.g., ice cream)
The core meaning is consistent: a jellied, sweet food. The distinction often lies in regional vocabulary, with "jelly" being the standard term in British English and "gelatin dessert" or the brand name "Jell-O" being more common in American English. It is distinct from "jam" or "preserves," which are fruit spreads, and from "aspic," which is a savory jellied dish.
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jellied dessert made with gelatin and fruit juice or water