Are you ready for the easiest summer dessert? Our house doesn’t go a week without this in the fridge and it never fails to make me think of tropical breezes and crystal clear waters.

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This no bake dessert is just what you need if you don’t feel like turning on the oven in the middle of summer. The dessert sets with the help of agar agar— a gelatin substitute made from seaweed extract. Which makes it perfect for vegetarians too!

These bright little cubes have it all— they’re refreshing, bursting with flavor, vegan, and super easy to make! No really, it takes a little less than fifteen minutes if you subtract the setting time. 😄 

And here’s how you make it!

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved.

Add the mango juice and cook for another two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into a mold of your choice. (Tap lightly against the table to get rid of any air bubbles). Place the mango layer in the refrigerator until set.
 

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring constantly. Cook for an additional two minutes and remove from heat.

Check to see if the mango layer is firm before pouring the coconut mixture over the mango. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until firm. Cut into blocks and enjoy!

Mango Coconut Agar Agar

Looking for the ideal summer treat? You've come to the right place! This light and refreshing fusion of sweet mango and milky coconut is perfect for when the heat gets unbearable.

Serves: 9

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Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs

Ingredients

  

Mango Layer

• ½ cup water
• 3½ tsp agar agar powder (china grass)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 cups mango juice

Coconut Layer

• ½ cup water
• 1½ tsp agar agar powder
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened

Instructions

 

For the mango layer

• In a medium saucepan, combine water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
• Add the mango juice and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into a mold of your choice. Place the mango layer in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.

For the coconut layer

• In a medium saucepan, combine water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring constantly. Bring to boil and remove from heat.
• Check to see if the mango layer is firm before pouring the coconut mixture over the mango. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until firm. Cut into blocks and enjoy!

Notes

• To avoid creating a dip in the first layer, use a spoon for the second pour. Hold the back of a spoon over the mango layer, and carefully pour the coconut mixture over the spoon. This spreads out the density of the liquid so it isn't concentrated in one spot.