Almond Float "Hsing-jen-tou-fu" (Asian style gelatin with fruit.)

This is a light & healthy Asian Style almond gelatin with fruit.

Ingredients:
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 3/4 cups of cold water
1 1/2 cups milk (or 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup half & half)
1 tablespoon almond extract (or if preferred, vanilla extract)
1/3 cup honey (or sugar)

Garnish: canned mandarin oranges, lychee fruit, fruit cocktail and or fresh berries

Method:
In a large bowl sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let soften for 5 minutes. Bring the remaining
1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add to the softened gelatin along with the honey or sugar. Stir until dissolved and clear. Add milk and almond extract. Pour mixture into a square pan. Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours, until completely set. Cut into cubes. Spoon cubes into individual serving dishes. Garnish with fruit. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Notes: I first made this recipe in the early 1980's. It is very simple to mix together and pairs nicely with Asian dishes and summer meals. (I always have the ingredients on hand in my refrigerator and pantry.)
 

Uncut pan of almond jello.

 I doubled the recipe and used a 15 inch by 9 inch pan, to make a large bowl, for a party.