When you're craving something to indulge in, and forget all your regrets with, this creamy refreshing and fun cherry falooda includes elements of fun, surprise, indulgence, and a wow factor! Not only is it unique, but also so craveable; try it once and you'll think about it every summer!
Why this Falooda?
This Cherry Falooda is a fun take on the summer classic Falooda, but making use of the abundance of cherries we have in the summer. It’s a fun interactive dessert that you should probably share…but you won’t want to!! So get your spoons and straws ready to dig into this delectable dessert!
Simply, this is the best dessert to use seasonal produce, that is tasty, and a cold one to beat the heat!
This is an ice cream based monster dessert with jello, fruits, nuts, corn vermicelli, creamy flavored milk, and of course ice cream. This recipe uses gelatin free jelly using agar agar. It is easy to make jelly with agar agar, and this jello can also be used in cakes, Blood Orange Poke Cake. This falooda recipe has the step by step procedure for making cherry jelly with agar agar.
This recipe uses cherry jam and candied cherries. Every season, after we are back from cherry picking, I make a batch of cherry jam, and also a cherry pie. Sometimes I make some cherry pie filling and freeze for later use. Fresh chopped sweet cherries can be added to the falooda. If you do not have fresh cherries, candied cherries or dried cherries can also be used. The option of using cherry jam and candied or dried version is a great plus as this falooda can also be made even when cherries are not in season.
Ingredients for Cherry Falooda
To make this falooda, you will need the following ingredients:
Cherry swirl ice cream - This ice cream boosts the cherry flavors. You may also substitute with cherry ice cream or even vanilla ice cream.
Basil seeds - These seeds have a cooling effect and the tiny seeds swell in water. You can find these in Indian groceries under the label tukmaria or basil seeds. However, you can replace with chia seeds if you do not have these.
Jelly - Cherry flavored jelly complements the falooda flavors. Agar agar based jelly is used in this recipe. You can make this using sugar, water, cherry juice, and agar agar, check the instructions on how to make this in this recipe.
Candied cherry/fresh cherry - These are added in this layered dessert and as a garnish. Either one works based on what you have on hand.
Cherry jam - The jam is used to make the cherry flavored milk. Cherry pie filling can also be used.
Evaporated milk and whole milk - to make the thick sweetened milk layer in this monster dessert.
Falooda sev - These are corn vermicelli and you can find them in Indian grocery stores.
Sugar - to sweeten the jelly and the milk.
Sugar syrup - A sweet layer at the bottom of the dessert. You could use cherry flavored syrup for that extra bolt of flavor.
Almonds - Almonds and cherries are perfect pairs, and makes a perfect choice for this falooda. Basically, you can use any nuts of your choice as this adds to flavor and the crunch factor giving textural bites.
Servings
This makes two standard size falooda which are traditionally served in tall glasses. If making smaller portions, this recipe can make four servings. Serve this immediately after making as the ice cream will begin to melt.
More Falooda Recipes
A classic falooda is flavored with rose syrup, but there are so many other flavors and fruits you can experiment with due to the versatility of this dessert. We love faloodas, and we make a unique one for every season with seasonal flavors, Mango Falooda, Caramel Falooda, Berry Falooda, and Peppermint Falooda, If you love this recipe and want to try other fun, or fruity faloodas, you can try these!
More Cherry Recipes
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Vegan Cherry Chocolate Muffins
Double Chocolate Cherry Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Cherry Falooda
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sugar syrup
- 1 tbsp Basil seeds soak in ½ cup water
- ½ cup Falooda sev
- 3 tbsp Almonds sliced
- ¼ cup Candied cherry or fresh cherries
- 4 scoops Cherry vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups Water
Cherry milk
- 4 tbsp Cherry jam or compote
- ½ cup Evaporated milk
- ½ cup Milk
Cherry Agar Agar Jelly
- ⅓ cup Cherry juice plus 1 tbsp
- ⅓ cup ater plus 1 tbsp
- ½ tsp Agar agar
Instructions
- Soak the basil seeds in half cup of water.
- Cook the falooda sev for 5-7 minutes in the remaining water. Drain and set aside.
To make the cherry agar agar jelly
- Heat the water and sugar and when it begins to boil, add the agar agar powder. When to is completely dissolved, Remove from the flame, add the cherry juice.
- Pour on to a flat container and set aside to set. In about 5-15 minutes, it will be set. Cut into cubes.
For cherry milk
- Add the evaporated milk, milk, and cherry jam to a blender and blend to a smoothie.
For assembling:
- Add a tablespoon of sugar syrup, followed by 2-3 tablespoons of cherry agar agar jelly, and one-fourth of the cooked corn vermicellito each tall serving glass.
- Add one-fourth of the soaked basil seeds, followed by some chopped or candied cherries, almonds, and a generous scoop of cherry vanilla ice cream to each glass.
- Pour the cherry milk equally into each glass.
- Repeat the layers with remaining vermicelli, basil seeds, jello, and a scoop of ice cream. Garnish candied cherry, jello, and nuts. Serve immediately.
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
I'm loving everything about this dessert! It reminds me of a childhood dessert we always had on holidays...only in ice cream form! YUM!
magicalingrdnts says
I am glad that this dessert reminds of your childhood favorite. This is a cherry version of my childhood favorite falooda. Thanks, Colleen.
Wendy Klik says
Holy Cow...that is one delicious looking dessert!!
magicalingrdnts says
It is! Thanks, Wendy!
Jolene says
Never heard of basil seeds but I always have chia on hand and I love cherries!
magicalingrdnts says
Yes, chia seeds work too as a replacement. This is a perfect dessert for you. Thanks, Jolene.
Hezzi-D says
This looks amazing! There are so many different elements, I can't wait to try it!
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I love the term "monster dessert." It sounds so worth it. Thanks for introducing me to a faluda.
magicalingrdnts says
Yes, this is a monster sized dessert. I am glad that I introduced it to you. Thanks for visiting Karen!
Lisa Kerhin says
What's NOT to love about this delicious dessert. I even learned about basil seeds in this! YUM!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks, Lisa.
Inger says
Looks so good--talk about layering flavor!
Mayuri Patel says
Wow, wow, wow, what a pretty and tempting falooda! Love how you've used cherry as the main flavour. Absolutely brilliant. How innovative to use cherry jam of cherry pie filling for the milk.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Mayuri! This cherry loaded falooda is our favorite and delicious one.
Neha (My Culinary Expressions) says
This cherry falooda is drool-worthy. Each element cascading down sides is a tantalizing sight. It's amusing to feel the jiggly textures of basil seeds and jelly pieces with our tongue. Well, a falooda such as this one, is all about pampering our taste buds. Lovely pics!
magicalingrdnts says
Thank you Neha! It is indeed a celebration of cherry in layers.