Strawberry Delight Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on September 20, 2023
Strawberry delight is a strawberry Turkish delight, a soft jelly dessert made with fresh berries and a touch of lemon juice. These bouncy jewel-hued cubes of jelly are then coated with fluffy coconut for a tropical finish.
Utensils Dessert
Globe New American
10
ingredients
12
steps
300
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
16
1 3/4 cup(s)
sliced strawberries
1/2 cup(s)
raspberries
2 tbsp
lemon juice
neutral oil such as grapeseed or canola, for brushing
1 3/4 cup(s)
granulated sugar
1/3 cup(s)
water
1 tsp
cream of tartar, divided
1/3 cup(s)
cornstarch
1
pinch of salt
desiccated coconut, for coating, see notes 1
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Directions 12 steps | 300 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Prepare the strawberry puree. In the jar of a blender or a food processor, place the sliced strawberries, raspberry and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Prepare the strawberry puree.
Step 3

Prepare the pan. Lightly brush a small 6-inch square dish with a thin layer of neutral oil. Line the dish with plastic wrap, ensuring that it lays down smooth. Brush the plastic wrap with another thin layer of neutral oil. Set aside.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Prepare the pan.
Step 4

Prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, water and ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Prepare the sugar syrup.
Step 5

Once the sugar dissolves let the mixture cook, undisturbed, until it reaches a temperature of 240°F. Brush down the sugar crystals stuck to the sides of the saucepan with a silicone pastry brush dipped in water so that the sugar does not burn.  

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Once the sugar dissolves let the mixture cook, undisturbed, until it reaches a temperature of 240°F.
Step 6

While the sugar syrup is cooking, prepare the strawberry mixture. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, cornstarch, the remaining ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely smooth. 

Strawberry Delight Recipe: While the sugar syrup is cooking, prepare the strawberry mixture.
Step 7

Once the sugar mixture hits 240°F, remove the pan from the heat. Place the prepared saucepan with the strawberry mixture over medium heat and continuously stir until the mixture becomes a thick, sticky paste, about 3 minutes.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Once the sugar mixture hits 240°F, remove the pan from the heat.
Step 8

Make the strawberry delight. Once the strawberry mixture becomes a sticky paste, slowly whisk in the sugar mixture to the strawberry mixture, a little at a time. Make sure to incorporate the corners of the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and bring the strawberry delight mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. 

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Make the strawberry delight.
Step 9

Transfer the strawberry delight mixture to the prepared pan and let it set at room temperature overnight or at least 4 hours, until firm.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Transfer the strawberry delight mixture to the prepared pan and let it set at room temperature overnight or at least 4 hours, until firm.
Step 10

When the strawberry delight is fully set, cut the strawberry delight into cubes with an oiled knife. 

Strawberry Delight Recipe: When the strawberry delight is fully set, cut the strawberry delight into cubes with an oiled knife.
Step 11

Transfer the strawberry delight into the desiccated coconut and toss until coated.

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Transfer the strawberry delight into the desiccated coconut and toss until coated.
Step 12

Serve and enjoy! (See notes 2.)

Strawberry Delight Recipe: Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

  1. Strawberry delight can be coated in a variety of different coatings such as a mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch, chopped pistachios or cocoa powder.
  2. Strawberry delight is best served the day it is made and should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
103
FAT
0.1 g
PROTEIN
0.2 g
CARBS
26.4 g
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Kimiko S.

Kimiko

04 Mar 2024

This is such a great vegan/vegetarian alternative to gelatin based gelee type sweets! An amazing color and fresh flavor makes this recipe shine! I'm making my next batch for my girlfriend's baby shower!

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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

28 Jul 2022

I love Turkish delights and you don’t find them often in the US. So happy to have this recipe

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Sam N.

Sam

27 Jul 2022

I LOVE strawberry delights and this is a very nice recipe! The video is AMAZING!!!

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