Gelatin-based fruit terrine

Gelatin-based fruit terrine recipe videos

A Gelatin-based fruit terrine is a chilled, molded dessert that artfully suspends fresh or preserved fruits within a clear or lightly sweetened gelatin matrix. It typically features a colorful assortment of fruits like berries, kiwi, peaches, and citrus, often enhanced with fruit juice or wine for flavor. Originating in European culinary traditions, particularly in France and Germany, it has become a popular light dessert worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is generally low in fat and protein, with its primary nutritional contribution coming from carbohydrates, mainly from the fruit's natural sugars and any added sweeteners. It provides vitamins (like vitamin C from citrus fruits) and some dietary fiber from the fruit pieces, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-200 calories per serving, depending on the specific fruits and sugar content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	80 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the fruit terrine is a classic example of a 'jellied salad' or 'aspic' tradition that evolved from savory to sweet applications in Western cuisine. Nutritionally, it's a unique way to increase fruit intake in an appealing, hydrating form, as the gelatin itself is a protein derived from collagen, though the amount per serving is typically modest.