Coconut Gelatin

A popular Chinese dessert. From Coconut Gelatin Dessert, Coconut Gelatin Squares, and this inspiration.

VERSION 1
1 envelope unflavored gelatine
1 cup boiling water
5 tablespoons sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

VERSION 2
6 tbsp unflavored gelatin
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups sweetened coconut milk
1 cup fresh milk
5 egg whites

VERSION 1
1. Mix gelatine and sugar in a bowl, and add boiling water, stirring untildissolved. Then stir in coconut milk and flavoring.
2. Pour into an 8-inchsquare cake pan and chill until set.
3. Cut into rectangular ordiamond-shaped serving pieces to serve.

VERSION 2
1. In medium saucepan, soak gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Bring gelatin mixture to boil. Add sugar and lightly stir until sugar is dissolved. Add coconut milk and fresh milk. Mix well and let cool.
2. Lightly beat egg whites until stiff. Add to gelatin and mix well. Pour into 8-9" square pan. Refrigerate for four hours or until gelatin is set.
3. To loosen gelatin from pan, place bottom of pan in warm water for 1-2 minutes. Cut gelatin into 1-1/2" squares. Serves 8.