Pimms Jelly
Nothing says ‘British summertime’ quite like a glug of Pimms! It's what makes our Pimms Jelly recipe taste like fun little pots of sunshine. Just as refreshing as sipping on an ice cold cocktail, we've combined light ingredients with an irresistible medley of fresh fruits to make this adults-only sweet treat even more satisfying.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories101
- Carbs13g
- Sugars13g
- Protein3.2g
- Fat0g
- Saturates0g
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If you’re looking to impress guests at your next barbecue or garden party, you’re on the right recipe! This lovely-looking Pimms Jelly recipe has all the flavours of the beloved summertime staple tipple, in a wibbly-wobbly jelly dessert.
We’ve combined Pimms and ginger ale with gelatine leaves and a juicy-sweet medley of strawberries, cucumber, mandarin segments and raspberries. The results are oh-so-satisfying for a sunny day, especially with a sprinkling of finely-chopped mint leaves on top!
You’ll want to pick up light ginger ale to give your mixture a punchy hit of fizz for fewer calories. A pitcher of Pimms used to be our go-to for watching Wimbledon but now that we’ve tried the drink of the tournament in jelly form, we can’t get enough!
Take a scroll through even more tasty, slimming-friendly Wimbledon inspired recipes on our blog.
What diets is this Pimms Jelly suitable for?
You can make this Pimms Jelly recipe suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets by using Vege-gel, which is a gelatine alternative.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Pimms Jelly?
You will, of course, need to pick up a bottle of Pimms to make this boozy dessert!
For the jelly mix, you’ll want to grab some gelatine leaves. They’re easy to find at most supermarkets or on Amazon.
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How many calories are in this Pimms Jelly?
Pimms Jelly is included in our Everyday Light category because it contains just 101 calories per portion. For more delicious dishes all under 400 calories, take a look at other Everyday Light recipes.
This Pimms Jelly recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
Add the gelatine leaves to a bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the Pimms to a small saucepan and heat on a very low heat while the gelatine is soaking. Squeeze out the gelatine leaves and add to the saucepan. Stir with a balloon whisk until the gelatine has dissolved. Add ginger ale and lime juice.
Step 3
Split the strawberries, raspberries, cucumber, mint and mandarin between the 4 serving dishes. Pour over the Pimms jelly mixture.
Step 4
Leave the jelly to set in the fridge and serve.
What could I serve with this Pimms Jelly?
This Pimms Jelly is gorgeous on a summer’s day with a spread of BBQ-inspired mains and side dishes, like these slimming-friendly recipes:
How do you know when Pimms Jelly is ready?
You’ll know your individual jellies are ready to enjoy when they’ve set until firm in the fridge. This is likely to take a couple of hours.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Pimms Jelly in the fridge?
It’s always best to eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it. You can prepare your jellies a day or two in advance and refrigerate them, until you’re ready to enjoy them.
Can I freeze Pimms Jelly?
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
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Pimms Jelly
Nothing says ‘British summertime’ quite like a glug of Pimms! It's what makes our Pimms Jelly recipe taste like fun little pots of sunshine.
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Prep Time
7 MINS
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Cook Time
5 MINS
- KCals 101
- Carbs 13G
Instructions
- Add the gelatine leaves to a bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- Add the Pimms to a small saucepan and heat on a very low heat while the gelatine is soaking. Squeeze out the gelatine leaves and add to the saucepan. Stir with a balloon whisk until the gelatine has dissolved. Add ginger ale and lime juice.
- Split the strawberries, raspberries, cucumber, mint and mandarin between the 4 serving dishes. Pour over the pimms jelly mixture.
- Leave the jelly to set in the fridge and serve.
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