Peach Gum Dessert (Chinese Collagen Jelly)
Have you ever tried a peach gum dessert? A magic ingredient, Chinese sweet soup rich in plant-based collagen, goji berries, and red dates. Perfect for glowing skin, relaxation, and refreshingly light and nourishing! This dessert is wonderfully served hot or chilled.
What Is Peach Gum?
Peach gum, sometimes called tao jiao, peach resin, or peach blossom tears, is a natural plant resin that forms on the bark of peach and wild Chinese peach trees. It looks like little amber gems; translucent, golden, and beautifully shiny when dried.
In Chinese culture, people have treasured peach gum for centuries, especially in traditional medicine, valuing its natural collagen and nourishing properties. Many believe it provides benefits similar to bird’s nest but at a much more affordable price.
Peach gum doesn’t have any strong flavor on its own. So, it absorbs the sweetness and aroma of the other ingredients, creating that light, refreshing, and soothing taste people love. You’ll find peach gum sold dried at many Asian grocery stores or herbal shops.
Cleaning peach gum is easy, but important to make sure your dessert turns out clean and clear. Soak overnight or until it fully expands and softens. Pick out impurities, rinse thoroughly, then drain and set.
The Health Benefits of Peach Gum
Peach Gum Dessert is not just beautiful, it’s also packed with natural goodness. Each component brings its own set of nutrients, working together to nourish your body from the inside out. Here’s a breakdown of the health benefits;
- Rich in Natural Collagen
Peach gum provides a plant-based boost of natural collagen that keeps your skin soft, elastic, and hydrated. Enjoying it regularly helps promote a youthful glow and supports your skin’s natural repair process. - Supports Digestive Health
The jelly-like texture of peach gum and snow fungus adds beneficial dietary fiber to your diet, helping to improve digestion and maintain a healthy gut balance. - Boosts Hydration and Skin Health
Goji berries and red dates add a hydrating touch, improving blood circulation while keeping your skin radiant and your body nourished. - Cleanses and Refreshes the Body
Peach gum and snow fungus work naturally to help flush out toxins, leaving you feeling lighter, refreshed, and energized. - Encourages Restful Sleep and Relaxation
Dried longan and red dates bring calming properties that help reduce stress and promote better sleep, making this dessert the perfect evening treat after a busy day.
So, this Peach Gum Dessert is a comforting yet refreshing sweet treat that feels as good as it tastes. The jelly-like texture of peach gum pairs beautifully with chewy snow fungus and the natural sweetness of dried longan, goji berries, and red dates. Each spoonful offers a soothing and light flavor, perfect for hot days or as a nourishing after-meal dessert. a true balance of wellness and indulgence in one bowl.
Ingredients of Peach Gum Dessert
- Dried Goji Berry: Goji berries add a gentle sweetness and a lovely pop of color to the dessert. They’re also known as a superfood because rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, which help promote glowing skin and boost the immune system.
- Dried Longan: gives a naturally fruity and floral flavor, often described as sweet and comforting. It’s traditionally used in Chinese desserts to nourish the blood, calm the mind, and improve sleep quality.
- Dried Lotus Seed: add a chewy, nutty texture that balances the soft jelly-like components of the dessert.
- Dried Peach Gum: Peach gum is the highlight of this dessert — a translucent, jelly-like resin naturally formed from peach tree bark. Once soaked and boiled, it turns into beautiful, chewy crystals rich in plant-based collagen, which supports skin elasticity and hydration.
- Dried Red Dates: Also known as jujubes, red dates bring a caramel-like sweetness and warmth to the dessert. They are packed with vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the immune system and improve blood circulation.
- Dried White Fungus: this ingredient becomes soft and gelatinous after soaking and cooking. It’s a natural collagen booster known to help maintain skin moisture, improve complexion, and support overall wellness.
- Lump Sugar: also called rock sugar) gives a clean, subtle sweetness that complements the floral and fruity ingredients without overpowering them.
- Water: the base for simmering all the ingredients, allowing their natural flavors and nutrients to infuse together.
Let’s Make Peach Gum Dessert
Start by soaking the dried peach gum in water for about 12 hours, or overnight, until it expands and turns translucent. Once it’s fully bloomed, carefully remove any impurities or dirt to ensure a clean, crystal-clear result.
Next, soak the white fungus in water for about 10 minutes until it softens, then trim or cut it into smaller pieces based on your preference.
In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Add all the ingredients except the peach gum and goji berries — that includes white fungus, dried longan, lotus seeds, red dates, and lump sugar. Simmer everything for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse beautifully.
After that, stir in the soaked peach gum and goji berries, then continue boiling for another 10 minutes until the texture becomes soft and slightly syrupy.
Finally, remove the pot from the heat and let the dessert cool to room temperature. You can enjoy it warm for a comforting treat, or chill it in the fridge and serve it cold with ice for a refreshing, jelly-like dessert.
Peach Gum Dessert can be enjoyed warm or cold, depending on the weather or your mood. For a refreshing version, chill it in the refrigerator and serve with a few ice cubes. You can also add coconut water or fresh fruits like longan or lychee for a tropical twist. It’s perfect for afternoon tea, a light dessert after dinner, or a relaxing weekend treat.
Peach Gum Dessert is truly a harmony of health and indulgence — beautiful to look at, comforting to eat, and nourishing from within.
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Peach Gum Dessert
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup Dried Goji Berry
- ⅛ cup Dried Longan
- ⅛ cup Dried Lotus Seed
- ⅛ cup Dried Peach Gum
- ¼ cup Dried Red Dates
- ½ cup Dried White Fungus
- ⅓ cup Lump Sugar
- 1 l Water
Instructions
- Soak peach gum in water for 12 hours. After it has risen for 12 hours, remove the dirt from the peach gum.
- Soak the white fungus for 10 minutes before boiling and cut it according to your taste.
- Boil water over medium-low heat then add all the ingredients except peach gum and goji berry for 20 minutes.
- Add peach gum and goji berry and boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat heat and let it cool before serving if you prefer it cold.
- Add ice and enjoy!
