How to make crystal jelly: the most popular summer-relieving food guide on the Internet
In the past 10 days, as the temperature has risen, summer heat delicacies have become a hot topic on the Internet. Among them, crystal jelly has a 120% increase in searches on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms due to its crystal clear appearance and refreshing taste. This article will combine the latest hot topics and use structured data to teach you how to make this hot summer delicacy.
1. Crystal jelly popularity data across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Platform | Amount of related topics | Popular keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Douyin | 187,000 views | #transparentjelly #5minutesquickhand |
| little red book | 63,000 notes | "Zero failure formula" "low calorie fat loss" |
| 42,000 discussions | #summermust #DIYfood |
2. Making the basic version of crystal jelly
1. Material preparation (for 2 people)
| Material | Dosage | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| white jelly | 50g | Ice powder/gelatine flakes |
| clear water | 1000ml | Mineral water/cooled water |
| sugar | 30g | Sugar substitute/honey |
2. Production steps
①Boil to dissolve: Boil water to above 85℃, add white jelly powder and sugar while stirring, continue stirring for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
②Set cooling: Pour into a container and let stand, let cool at room temperature and then refrigerate for 1 hour (currently popular method: use cartoon molds to make shaped jelly).
③Cut and seasoned: Cut into cubes or strips and eat with brown sugar water, fruit pieces or fermented glutinous rice (Xiaohongshu’s popular combination: mango + coconut milk).
3. 2023 Internet celebrity innovative formulas
| version | Core innovation points | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Pea Flower Starry Sky Version | Add butterfly pea flowers to create a gradient blue color | ★★★★★ |
| Fruit sandwich | Embed fresh fruit pieces before solidification | ★★★★☆ |
| Tea flavor | Use jasmine tea instead of water | ★★★☆☆ |
4. Solutions to common problems
①What to do if it doesn’t solidify?: Check whether the water temperature reaches the standard (needs to be >80℃), or increase the amount of jelly by 10g.
②How to deal with bubbles?: Douyin’s popular tip: After pouring into the mold, gently shake the container to defoam.
③How to extend the shelf life?: Xiaohongshu Master recommends: Store in refrigerator for no more than 3 days and cover the surface with plastic wrap.
5. Nutrition and health tips
According to recent Weibo health topic discussions, crystal jelly has:
• Only 25-30 calories per 100g (sugar-free version)
• Rich in dietary fiber (from jelly raw materials)
• Suitable for pairing with low GI fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries)
The recently popular "fat-reducing jelly bowl" recipe: crystal jelly + sugar-free yogurt + chia seeds + a small amount of chopped nuts, has received over 50,000 likes on Xiaohongshu.
Conclusion:Follow this summer food craze and make your own crystal jelly! Remember to add mint leaves and lemon slices when taking photos. This is the most popular Instagram-style plating method at the moment~
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