What is Gelatin Sheet/Leaf?

Gelatin Leaf, also called Gelatin Sheet, works as granular gelatin, but in a different form. Rather than a powder, its shapes are thin sheets or leaves.

How to use Gelatin Sheet/Leaf?

Basic steps for using leaf gelatin:

1.Soak gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold/iced water for 5 to 10 minutes. (Use about 1 cup/250ml of cold water per sheet.)

2.Once soft, lift sheets from the cold water.

3.Wring gently to remove excess water.

4.Add sheets to room temperature liquid called for in the recipe. Heat the mixture, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Do not boil or gelatin will not set. Do not add chilled liquids or mixtures to gelatin after it is dissolved or it will cause uneven setting.

Typical usage amounts:

3 Leaves Gelatin to 2 cups/500ml Liquid = Delicate Gel

Desserts made with gelatin should chill for at least eight hours, but twenty four hours is best. After twenty four hours, gelatin will not set any further.

Be aware that freezing gelatin will cause syneresis upon thawing. This is the disintegration of the gel, which is accompanied by the weeping of liquid from it.