Vegan Raspberry Champagne Gele Recipe

This gele is a fun variation of the classic dessert, oftentimes made with gelatin. Since gelatin is derived from animal collagen, it isn't a vegan friendly or even vegetarian friendly ingredient; however, agar is a wonderful replacement for gelatin (as culinary experts in asia have known for a very long time) and is simple to prepare. Seek out agar (often labeled "Agar agar") at asian markets or in the asian sections of many chain grocery stores. If you find agar powder, be sure to refer to the package for how much powder you will need in place of 4 tablespoons flakes, as powder is more concentrated and therefore less is required to make a proper gele. In general, about 1 1/2 tablespoons powder should work in place of 4 tablespoons flakes. The key to getting agar to set correctly is to make sure that it comes to a complete boil and that all of the agar has thoroughly dissolved into the water. After that, it should set up quickly and easilyFeel free to use any type of light colored wine you desire for this. Prosecco is an economical choice and provides a similar sweetness as using champagne. This also works well using other types of berries, such as blueberries, cut strawberries, or blackberries.