Coffee Jelly Drink (Printable)

Refreshing coffee jelly cubes served 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 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - Stir sugar into the hot coffee until dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or small baking pan. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours until set.
04 - Once firm, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch cubes.
05 - In a pitcher, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix well.
06 - Fill glasses with coffee jelly cubes and a few ice cubes. Pour the sweet cream mixture over the jelly cubes.
07 - Stir gently and enjoy with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns your coffee ritual into something fun and textural, almost like a little edible surprise in every sip.
  • The combination of bouncy jelly and creamy milk feels indulgent without being heavy, perfect for warm days.
  • You can make the jelly ahead and assemble drinks in seconds when guests drop by.
  • It satisfies both your caffeine craving and your sweet tooth in one glass.
02 -
  • If your gelatin doesn't bloom properly, it won't set evenly and you'll end up with a soupy mess instead of bouncy cubes.
  • Don't pour the coffee mixture into the pan while it's still boiling hot or condensation will form under the lid in the fridge and water down the jelly.
  • Cutting the jelly while it's too soft will give you ragged edges, so be patient and let it chill fully.
03 -
  • Use a shallow pan for the jelly so it sets faster and you get more uniform cubes that look cleaner in the glass.
  • If you want a stronger coffee flavor, brew your coffee with an extra tablespoon of grounds or add a shot of espresso to the cream mixture.
  • Swap regular gelatin for agar agar if you need a vegetarian version, but note that agar sets firmer and less jiggly.
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