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Chinese Osmanthus Jelly Cake with Goji Berry Infusion

Name: Chinese Osmanthus Jelly Cake with Goji Berry Infusion
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 tbsp dried osmanthus flowers; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp agar-agar powder; 1/2 cup goji berries; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tbsp agar-agar powder

This refreshing dessert marries the delicate fragrance of osmanthus flowers with the tart sweetness of goji berries, resulting in a light and elegant jelly cake that's perfect for any occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 24, 2026

Chinese Osmanthus Jelly Cake with Goji Berry Infusion — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Osmanthus Gelée

For the Goji Berry Layer

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 62 kcal
Protein: 1 g
Carbs: 15.2 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Fiber: 1.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 492 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 121.5 g
Fat: 0.8 g
Fiber: 8.45 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp dried osmanthus flowers	2	0	0.5	0	0.1
1/4 cup sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1 tbsp agar-agar powder	10	0	3	0	0.9
1/2 cup goji berries	232	8	54	0.8	7
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	12.5	0	0
1/2 tbsp agar-agar powder	5	0	1.5	0	0.45

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Osmanthus Gelée

1
Boil Water
Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
2
Infuse Flowers & Sugar
Add the dried osmanthus flowers and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Use dried osmanthus flowers for a more intense flavor. Strain the osmanthus mixture to remove any flower residue for a clearer jelly.
3
Add Agar-Agar
Sprinkle agar-agar powder into the mixture, stirring continuously to avoid clumping.

Preparing the Goji Berry Layer

1
Soak Goji Berries
Soak goji berries in warm water for 10 minutes until they plump up.
2
Boil & Sweeten
In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and dissolve sugar.
3
Combine Ingredients
Add soaked goji berries and agar-agar powder, stirring well to combine.
Tip: Ensure the agar-agar is fully dissolved to avoid a grainy texture.

How to Make Chinese Osmanthus Jelly Cake with Goji Berry Infusion

Total time: 4 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Simmering the Osmanthus Mixture
Gently simmer the osmanthus mixture for 5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
2
Pouring the Jelly Layers
Pour the osmanthus mixture into a mould and allow it to set slightly before adding the goji berry layer on top.
3
Chilling the Jelly
Once both layers are poured, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.