Using Aspic Jelly

Aspic is used to enhance both the appearance and the flavor of cold foods. For best results, the aspic, as well as the foods to be coated, should be prepared and handled in specific ways. The following sections offer general procedures for handling these products. Specific applications, such as recipes for aspic-based terrine molds, are included later in the chapter.

Aspic jelly must be cooled to just above congealing temperature before it is used to coat foods. If it is too warm, it will not have enough body to coat and will just run off.