Coffee Jelly Drink (Printable View)

Refreshing beverage featuring bouncy coffee jelly cubes in a sweet, creamy milk blend—a delightful Japanese fusion treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Jelly

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

→ 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 softened and absorbed.
02 - Pour hot coffee into a saucepan. Stir in granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
03 - Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot coffee mixture. Whisk continuously until gelatin is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
04 - Transfer coffee mixture to 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 set jelly from refrigerator. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
06 - Combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a pitcher. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
07 - Fill serving glasses with coffee jelly cubes and add ice cubes as desired. Pour sweet cream mixture over jelly. Stir gently before serving with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the bouncy coffee cubes and silky cream creates this delicious textural adventure that will make you wonder why youve been drinking regular coffee all these years.
  • Its one of those treats that looks impressively complicated but secretly takes just minutes of actual work, letting the refrigerator do the heavy lifting while you take all the credit.
02 -
  • If your jelly doesnt set properly, its likely because your gelatin wasnt fully activated, so make sure your coffee isnt boiling hot when you add the gelatin, as extreme heat can break it down.
  • The texture is everything with this recipe, so dont rush the chilling time, even when youre dying to dig in, those extra 30 minutes make the difference between firm, bouncy cubes and sad, melting blobs.
03 -
  • When making coffee for your jelly, use the cold brew method for a smoother, less bitter base, then heat it just enough to dissolve the gelatin and sugar, resulting in jelly with a cleaner coffee flavor.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of your sweet cream mixture and freeze in an ice cube tray, then add these cream cubes to your final drink instead of regular ice for a less diluted experience as they melt.
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