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Rosé wine gelée with summer fruit

This rosé wine gelée with summer fruit is a dessert for 6 made with rosé wine, peaches, raspberries and cherries set with agar agar. It takes 25 minutes of active work and is entirely made the night before, resting overnight in the fridge. Rated medium difficulty at €2.90 per person, the key is pouring the rosé in cold, never boiling it, so it keeps its aroma.

For a dessert that tastes like summer, here's a chilled rosé gelée wrapped around summer fruit, pretty and light.

Rosé wine gelée with summer fruit
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
7 h
Prep
Prepared the day before
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.90
Calories per person
190 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

This dessert plays on the contrast between a wobbly rosé flavored gelée and summer fruit that stays crisp underneath. The texture is light, almost airy, and the pink color runs through the whole glass without tasting overly sweet. Peaches bring softness, raspberries a touch of tartness, and cherries a chewy bite, three textures that work together in every spoonful.

It's the dessert for a summer dinner with friends, a family meal on the patio, or a birthday when you want to end on something fresh rather than a heavy pastry. It pairs well with a menu that started richer, grilled meat or something in sauce, and closes the meal without weighing anyone down.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before 4 steps, 6 h 35
  2. The same day Nothing to do
  3. Before the guests arrive Nothing to do
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

The night before, cut the fruit, make the rosé gelée and let everything set overnight in the fridge, which leaves the day of the party completely free for this dessert. Right before guests arrive, there's nothing left to do on this dish. At serving time, place a mint leaf on each cup and serve straight from the fridge.

The ingredients

6 people

Pantry

  • Rosé wine 75 cl
  • Wateroften in the pantry 20 cl
  • Sugaroften in the pantry 100 g
  • Agar agar 2 tsp

Fruits and vegetables

  • Peaches 2
  • Raspberries 200 g
  • Cherries 200 g
  • Mint 1 bunch

The recipe, moment by moment

The day beforeWhat's better after resting overnight in the fridge.

  1. Pit the cherries, dice the peaches small and divide all the fruit along with the raspberries into six glasses. 15 min

    Add the raspberries last without crushing them, otherwise they float on top.

  2. Bring the water, sugar and agar agar to a boil for 2 minutes while whisking, remove from the heat and pour in the rosé right away while stirring. 5 min

    Use a dry, fruity rosé, its color carries into the gelée without losing anything.

  3. Pour the warm gelée over the fruit in the glasses and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. 15 min

    Wait until it's lukewarm, otherwise the fruit rises to the surface.

  4. Put the glasses in the fridge to set overnight. 6 h

    Cover them with plastic wrap only once the gelée is fully set, so condensation doesn't spoil the surface.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Place a mint leaf on each glass and serve well chilled.

    Take the glasses out at the last moment, the gelée holds better cold.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick fruit that's ripe but still firm, it holds its shape when cut and won't release too much juice into the gelée.
  • Stick to the 2 minutes of boiling for the agar agar, that's what activates its setting power, any less and the gelée stays runny.
  • Use clear glass cups rather than bowls, the layers of fruit and gelée show through and make the dessert look its best.

The variations

  • Swap the peaches for apricots or nectarines depending on what's at the market, the texture stays the same.
  • For an alcohol free version, replace the rosé with rosé grape juice or an artisanal lemonade, the color stays close to the original.
  • For kids, make the same recipe with diluted red fruit syrup instead of wine, they love the wobbly texture.

What to serve it with

  • A shortbread cookie for crunch
  • Iced mint tea as a light finish
  • A glass of rosé to echo the dessert

Storage

The cups keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap once the gelée is fully set. This dessert doesn't freeze well, agar agar and fresh fruit don't hold up to thawing. Serve it cold, with no reheating at all.

Questions about this recipe

Can you use gelatin instead of agar agar?

Yes, but the ratios change and gelatin requires never boiling the liquid. Agar agar has the advantage of holding up at room temperature longer, useful for a summer buffet.

How do you keep the raspberries from floating or sinking in the gelée?

Pour the gelée while it's still warm, not hot, and add the raspberries last without crushing them. If the liquid is too hot, the fruit shifts around before it sets.

Can you make this with other summer fruit?

Yes, apricots, diced melon or currants all work well. Keep a mix of one firmer fruit and one juicier fruit for balance.

What kind of glass should you serve this gelée in for a dinner party?

Clear glass cups around 15 cl show off the layers of fruit and gelée nicely. Avoid wide glasses, the gelée looks better tall than spread out.

Can a rosé wine gelée with summer fruit be made ahead?

Yes, it's even recommended. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the day before, 4 steps, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make a rosé wine gelée with summer fruit?

Allow 7 h in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "medium".

How many calories are in a rosé wine gelée with summer fruit?

About 190 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a rosé wine gelée with summer fruit cost?

About €2.90 per person, that's €17.40 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe doesn't contain any of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. It's still a good idea to ask your guests about their allergies.

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