Growing up, family gatherings were filled with laughter and delicious treats. One standout dessert was the Mini Gelatinas de Mazapan, a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors. The smooth, creamy gelatins made with mazapan (Mexican peanut candy) are a perfect bite-sized treat that captures the essence of classic Mexican flavors. These mini gelatins are a celebration of tradition and a reminder of the joy that comes from sharing delicious food with loved ones. Enjoy making and savoring this taste of Mexican sweetness at home!
ingredients
geletine mix:
4 packets of Knox unflavored gelatine
1 cup water (cold)
gelatina mixture:
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can media crema
8 oz. cream cheese
7 mazapanes
1 tbsp vanilla extract
whipped cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
toppings:
mazapanes
crushed mazapan
instructions
gelatine mix:
1. pour gelatine packets into water & mix - set aside for 10 mins
2. microwave mixture for 30 seconds & mix again
gelatina mixture:
1. in a blender, blend the evaporated milk, condensed milk, media crema, cream cheese, mazpanes, vanilla extract, and gelatine mix - about 1 min
2. pour about 1/2 cup of the gelatina mixture into each greased gelatine mold -refrigerate for @ least 2 hrs
4. once removed from the refrigerator, carefully unmold the gelatinas
whipped cream:
1. whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract - about 4-5 mins
2. place the frosting into a piping bag & refrigerate for @ least 20 mins (optional, but i like it cold)
assembly:
1. frost the mini gelatinas with the whipped cream and top with a mazpan and some crushed pieces