Kohakutou candy recipe

Not only can these delicious treats be enjoyed on their own, but they look great as a decoration on cakes, cupcakes and other desserts.

Make your own Japanese Kohakutou at home with this easy recipe! This popular Japanese gummy candy takes just 5 ingredients to make, and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. The secret ingredient? Agar-agar!

Kohakutou edible jelly crystals have been one of my most popular and asked about recipes! This doesn’t surprise me at all because there is so much that you can do with them. I think a people like these Asian treats because when dry they become crunchy on the outside and stay soft gummy on the inside. These guys are so delicious because they’re mild, sweet and great textures. I’m bringing my update recipe here to make it easier to access and make. I’ve learned a lot since I launched it a…

Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar. The jelly is shaped into crystals and develops a crunchy outer crust but stays chewy inside

Japanese Crystal Candy is a beautiful agar-based candy that resembles crystals. The candy is easy to make, and no special equipment is needed.

Edible crystals, or kohakutou (琥珀糖), is a beloved traditional Japanese snack made from agar agar. With just three simple ingredients and a silicone mold, you can produce a large sheet of heart-shaped or mineral cluster-shaped edible crystals without breaking the bank, all for under $5.

Dakota Ovdan | Vegan Recipes on Instagram: "Crunchy on the outside and jelly in the center kohakutou is a unique and satisfying candy yet surprisingly simple to make! Have you’ve heard of this crystal candy? Follow @dakotaovdan for more interesting recipes. Kohakutou (Japanese Crystal Candy) Recipe Ingredients: * 2 cups water * 14g agar agar powder (1 tbsp + 2 tsp) * 3 2/3 cups sugar * 1/4 tsp candy flavoring or mint extract or 1/4-1 tsp of natural fruit extract * Liquid food coloring…

The easiest and most yummiest candies I’ve ever made! To be honest it’s super easy and the hardest part is waiting for it to set.

Edible crystals, or kohakutou, is a Japanese candy made from agar agar. Besides looking like real jewels, what makes these crystal candies so special is the texture — they have a crisp exterior shell while the interior of the candies are soft and jelly-like. The candies are a great blank canvas for any flavouring or colours of your choice. Because the base of these gummies is agar agar, these edible crystals are vegan!

Firm jelly inside, crunchy shell outside. Kohakutou is a traditional Japanese confection (Wagashi). You just need only 4 ingredients!