This strawberry sago is a cold, creamy, and fruity dessert that’s perfect for hot days. It’s light, refreshing, and fun—with chewy sago pearls, fruit chunks, jelly, and a creamy strawberry shake base. This recipe is super flexible and can be customized with your favorite fruits or sweetness level.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Summer-perfect: Cold, creamy, and cooling!
- Textural heaven: Soft sago pearls + jelly + fruit chunks.
- Customizable: Use any fruit, flavor of jelly, or shake base.
- Make-ahead friendly: Prep the components and chill for when you need a sweet fix.
- Visually stunning: Pink, glossy, and colorful—a total Instagram treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh)
- 1 tin mixed fruit cocktail (drained)
- 1 packet strawberry jelly (prepared and cut into cubes)
- 1 cup sago pearls (sabudana)
- 700 ml strawberry shake (made with more milk and fewer strawberries for a light pink base)
- 1 tbsp condensed milk (adjust to taste)
Instructions
How to Cook Sago (Sabudana)
- Rinse 1 cup sago pearls thoroughly until water runs clear.
- In a large pot, boil 6-7 cups of water.
- Add the rinsed sago and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the pearls become translucent with just a tiny white dot in the center.
- Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Strawberry Jelly
- Prepare 1 packet of strawberry jelly according to packet instructions.
- Chill in the fridge until fully set, then cut into cubes.
Make the Strawberry Shake Base
- Blend a handful of strawberries with chilled milk (use more milk, less fruit) to create a light pink strawberry shake.
- Strain if needed and chill until ready to use.
Assemble the Strawberry Sago
- In a large mixing bowl, add:
- Cooked and cooled sago pearls
- Chopped fresh strawberries
- Mixed fruit cocktail (drained)
- Strawberry jelly cubes
- Pour in the strawberry shake and mix gently.
- Add 1 tbsp condensed milk to enhance the creaminess and sweetness.
- Toss in a handful of ice cubes and give everything a gentle mix—this cools it down instantly and makes it extra refreshing.
- Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.
Customization Ideas
- Use mangoes or lychees instead of strawberries.
- Add basil seeds or falooda sev for extra texture.
- Use vanilla milkshake or rose-flavored milk as the base.
- Make it more indulgent with ice cream scoops on top before serving.
Strawberry Sago
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries fresh
- 1 tin mixed fruit cocktail drained
- 1 packet strawberry jelly prepared and cut into cubes
- 1 cup sago pearls sabudana
- 700 ml strawberry shake made with more milk and fewer strawberries for a light pink base
- 1 tbsp condensed milk adjust to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup sago pearls thoroughly until water runs clear.
- In a large pot, boil 6-7 cups of water.
- Add the rinsed sago and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the pearls become translucent with just a tiny white dot in the center.
- Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Let it cool completely.
- Prepare 1 packet of strawberry jelly according to packet instructions.
- Chill in the fridge until fully set, then cut into cubes.Blend a handful of strawberries with chilled milk (use more milk, less fruit) to create a light pink strawberry shake.
- Strain if needed and chill until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, add:
- Cooked and cooled sago pearls
- Chopped fresh strawberries
- Mixed fruit cocktail (drained)
- Strawberry jelly cubes
- Pour in the strawberry shake and mix gently.
- Add 1 tbsp condensed milk to enhance the creaminess and sweetness.
- Toss in a handful of ice cubes and give everything a gentle mix—this cools it down instantly and makes it extra refreshing.
- Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can prep everything the night before. Just assemble before serving to keep the jelly and fruits fresh.
Q. Can I use chia seeds instead of sago?
You can! It will have a different texture, but soaked chia seeds also work as a healthy twist.
Q. What if I don’t want to use condensed milk?
You can skip it completely or swap with honey or sugar as per your taste.
Q. Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Absolutely! Kids love the color, jelly, and fruity flavor.
