These layered chocolate jellies are perfect for entertaining as you make them in advance. With layers of creamy dark milk and white chocolate, they are an indulgent dessert you'll find hard to resist!
For the last month I have been eating healthily. Lots of salads, baked and grilled meats followed by fruit for dessert. However, I can only keep that up for so long!
Even in the midst of healthy eating, sometimes you need a sweet treat. Something to have fun making in the kitchen. Something to look forward to eating at the end of the day!
And something tempting to offer to guests at the end of a meal. These vegetarian layered chocolate jellies are exactly what's needed.
What are these layered chocolate jellies like?
The jellies consist of three layers of creamy mousse-like chocolate jelly. There's a layer of dark chocolate jelly on the bottom, followed by a layer of milk chocolate jelly and finally a vanilla-rich layer of white chocolate jelly.
Oh, and more than just a sprinkling of grated dark chocolate on the top! I have to say, that the white chocolate jelly layer with all the grated dark chocolate on the top was heavenly. I never thought I'd say that about a jelly!
Why not make chocolate jellies for a dinner party dessert?
Your family will love you if you make these layered chocolate jellies for them but they are also a fantastic dinner party dessert. They look impressive, taste delicious and best of all, they can be completely prepared in advance. After all, no on wants to spend time preparing dessert after the guests have arrived.
What is Vege-Gel Vegetarian Gelatine like?
These jellies don't use traditional gelatine but instead are made from Dr. Oetker Vege-Gel. It's an alternative to gelatine and as the name suggests, suitable for vegetarians too. The way you use it is slightly differently from gelatine, but it is very easy to use.
How to use Vege-Gel
You add a sachet of Vege-gel to cold water, stir to dissolve and then heat it to boiling point. You can then stir it into whatever you want to set, although you do need to work fast as it begins to set very quickly.
The beauty of that was that I didn't need to wait long for each layer of the jelly to set before pouring in the next layer.
I was really pleased with how these chocolate jellies looked for a first attempt!
The recipe inspiration
The recipe is thanks to Dr. Oetker who kindly sent me a lovely selection of baking products to use. I have lots of vege-gel left over and plan to try some fruit jellies next. Or maybe even a mango panna cotta.
What about you? Do let me know what you'd choose to make next with the vege-gel?
Recipe
Three Layered Chocolate Jellies
Ingredients
- 50 ml double Cream 9 fl.oz
- 350 ml whole Milk 12 fl.oz
- 75 g Dr. Oetker Fine Cooks' 72% Extra Dark Chocolate 3 oz, broken into squares
- 1 Dr. Oetker Vege-Gel Sachet
- 75 g Dr. Oetker Fine Cooks' Milk Chocolate 3 oz, broken into squares
- 75 g Dr. Oetker Fine Cooks' White Chocolate 3 oz, broken into squares
- 7 ½ ml Dr. Oetker Select Vanilla Extract with Seeds 1 ½ tsp
- 40 g Dr. Oetker Fine Cooks' 72% Extra Dark Chocolate 1 ½ oz grated, to decorate
Instructions
- Stir the cream and milk together. Pour 200ml into a small saucepan along with the dark chocolate pieces. Heat gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted into the cream mixture.
- Pour 200ml of cold water into another small saucepan and stir in the sachet of vege-gel. Heat until almost boiling.
- Make sure you have the glasses/bowls ready for this step as the mixture will begin to set very quickly. Pour the chocolate cream from the saucepan into a measuring jug as it will make pouring it out easier. Pour a third of the vege-gel mixture into the dark chocolate cream. Stir in and divide between the 6 heat-proof glasses or bowls.
- Pour another 200ml of milk and cream mixture into a small saucepan. Add the milk chocolate and heat as before, stirring until it dissolves.
- The water and vege-gel in the other saucepan may have set so heat it up again and it will turn back into a liquid.
- Again, pour the milk chocolate cream into a measuring jug, stir in half the remaining vege-gel. Stir quickly and divide between the 6 bowls/glasses.
- Repeat with the remaining milk and cream mixture. This time melt the white chocolate into it and add the vanilla seed extract too.
- Reheat the water and vege-gel so it turns back into a liquid.
- Pour the white chocolate cream into a measuring jug. Stir in the vege-gel and then pour into the bowls/glasses.
- Put in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top with the grated dark chocolate before serving.
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More chocolate recipes
If you like these chocolate jellies then try one of these chocolate Recipes
You might also like my vanilla panna cottas with mixed berry sauce
Places I'm sharing these layered chocolate jellies
Cook Once Eat Twice hosted here at Searching for Spice
We Should Cocoa hosted by Choclette at Tin and Thyme
Disclosure: I was sent a selection of products from Dr. Oetker to make these jellies. However, all opinions are my own.
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook
At first, I thought it’s Tiramisu, then I noticed the word ‘jelly’. This looks absolutely inviting, Corina. I need like this on my cheat day.
Corina
Yes, it's worth having a cheat day for!
Choclette
Oh my, what a fabulous idea. The jellies would indeed make a perfect dinner party dessert, especially as they are vegetarian. They look gorgeous BTW. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.
Corina
Thanks Choclette! I'm hoping to make some more recipes with the vege-gel soon as it was fairly easy to use.
Patty
Such a pretty and delicious dessert Corina, definitely made to entertain, love it!
Corina
Thanks Patty! I don't make many desserts like this as most of my desserts are quick and easy and not really designed to look elegant but at least I've got one that is for when I might need it!
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
They look perfectly presented and would be ideal at a dinner party!
Corina
Thanks! They're perfect for making ahead which is definitely what you need for desserts at a dinner party.
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
Healthy eating in moderation too, I say! There's nothing like a long streak of healthy food to get me started on a chocolate bender. These like they'd fit the bill perfectly, and I'm positive that the kids will love them. Thanks to you, I now have my next chocolate fix!
Corina
I'm sure your kids will love them! Mine did anyway. It is hard to eat healthily without the occasional sweet treat and these were perfect for that.
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie
This looks so pretty and sounds delicious. And what fab photos!! Love the spoon shots. Eb x
Corina
Thanks Eb! I took quite a few spoon shots and it was difficult to get them right as I was holding the spoon and taking the pictures. I needed a model really but I was at home alone x
Gingey Bites
These look great, my other half would LOVE them! Everyone needs a treat every now and again!
Corina
Thanks! I have to say my husband loved them too!
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
This looks absolutely heavenly Corina! Wo can say 'no' to a chocolate dessert! Beautiful images too 🙂
Angela x
Corina
Thanks Angela! They were so yummy and really tempting - much better than I expected a jelly to be! x
Monika Dabrowski
This dessert looks adorable, I imagine it's delicious - I'd have mine with lots of dark chocolate on top:) #CookBlogShare
Corina
Just like me Monika! I'm so pleased you like it.
Sandi
This has all of my chocolate cravings firing off. This looks so pretty!!
Corina
Thanks Sandi! I'm so pleased you like it and I was quite pleased with myself for managing to make it look so neat too!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
This looks like such a fancy dessert, I think it would be perfect for company! Definitely want to try this one.
Corina
The great thing is that it's pretty easy too! I was worried that the layers might mix together but it sets so quickly that that wasn't a problem. You just need to have everything ready and pour each layer in quickly once the vege-gel has been added.
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
A little indulgence here and there, I find, strengthens my resolve to keep steady on my diet for a little bit longer. It's hope, I think, that something better is coming along. This is excellent!
Corina
Thanks Tina! I have to agree with you about the dieting. I definitely don't like to restrict myself too much all the time!
Jagruti
I'm a big chocoholic, and your recipe is packed with chocolate so for me it's irresistible. Thanks
Corina
I'm so pleased Jagruti!
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze
I love desserts that can be made ahead. And I'm intrigued by the veg friendly gelatin. I will be in the UK again soon and will have to check it out!
Corina
It's so good to be able to prepare a dessert in advance, isn't it? I hope you manage to pick up some of the vege-gel.
Ellen
Such a decadent dessert. It would be perfect for entertaining guests.
Corina
Exactly! It'll definitely something I think about making next time I've got friends round.
Louise Fairweather
These look lovely. I love being able to make stuff in advance for a dinner party so I can enjoy myself more #cookblogshare
Corina
Definitely! I love cooking and preparing food but at the same time hate having to do it if I could be chatting and enjoying a drink with friends instead.
Linda @ 2 Cookin Mamas
I'm with you - white chocolate with dark chocolate shavings on top has got to be delicious. Of course, I never turn down chocolate. 🙂 Looks fabulous!
Corina
Thanks Linda! I try and turn down chocolate sometimes but not very successfully!
Jo @ Jo's Kitchen Larder
These look lovely, indulgent but light at the same time and all that chocolate you don't need to feel too guilty about! Heaven! I agree with you it's only so long one can restrain themselves from a bit of sweet indulgence and your little treat is a perfect one to slightly deviate from the diet for 🙂 x
Corina
Thanks Jo! I'm so pleased you like them and yes, a little bit of chocolate is fine every now and again x