· By Michael Rosenzweig
Konjac jelly isn't just candy — it's a surprisingly versatile ingredient. Different varieties (plain, fruit-flavored, jelly with add-ins like chia seeds) all work their way into sweet dishes. If you've ever wondered "what do I put konjac jelly in," this post is for you! New to konjac? Start with what konjac candy actually is.
The Pac Pac Snacks team likes to eat konjac jelly as a sweet morning pick-me-up or a light dessert substitute, so we rounded up a few of our favorite ways to use it in other treats (okay, maybe sushi isn't normally dessert — but imagine it with konjac jelly and sweet rice).
How to Use Konjac Jelly: 3 Sweet Recipes
Beyond eating it straight from the pack, konjac jelly works in a handful of sweet formats: as the gelatin substitute in mochi, blended cold into an affogato-style dessert, or sliced thin as a chewy stand-in inside dessert sushi. Its neutral flavor takes on whatever it's paired with, so it slots into existing recipes rather than needing its own.
If you enjoyed making one of these recipes, or if you came up with something creative on your own, show us what you made or tag us on social @pacpacsnacks. We love to see different creative ways to use konjac jelly.
Looking for more? Try these konjac dessert ideas, or see all our konjac recipes and ideas.
