Coffee Jelly Drink (Printable)

Refreshing coffee jelly cubes in sweet creamy milk—a playful Japanese fusion beverage for coffee enthusiasts.

# What You Need:

→ For the Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups brewed strong coffee, hot
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ For the Sweet Cream

05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - Ice cubes, as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the gelatin absorbs the water and becomes spongy.
02 - Pour hot brewed coffee into a saucepan. Stir in granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
03 - Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot coffee mixture. Whisk continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
04 - Pour the coffee mixture into a shallow dish or baking pan. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours until firm and set.
05 - Remove the set jelly from the refrigerator. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
06 - In a pitcher, combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
07 - Fill serving glasses with coffee jelly cubes and add ice cubes as desired. Pour the sweet cream mixture over the jelly. Stir gently before enjoying with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the bitter coffee jelly and sweet cream creates this perfect balance that makes you close your eyes with each spoonful.
  • Its completely customizable to your sweetness preference, which Ive learned matters hugely when serving to both my coffee purist and sweet-tooth friends.
02 -
  • If your jelly doesnt set properly, you probably either added the gelatin while the coffee was too hot or didnt let it bloom long enough before mixing.
  • The shallow dish matters more than you think for setting time and texture, as a deeper container can leave you with unevenly set jelly that disappoints when cubed.
03 -
  • Brewing your coffee with twice the normal amount of grounds creates a stronger flavor that holds up beautifully against the sweet cream and doesnt taste watered down when chilled.
  • For the smoothest texture, strain your coffee through a paper filter before adding gelatin, even if it was already filtered during brewing, to remove any microscopic grounds that might affect the jellys clarity.
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