Coffee Jelly with Sweet Cream (Printable Version)

Bouncy coffee jelly cubes served in chilled sweetened milk blend

# Ingredient List:

→ Coffee Jelly Components

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

→ Sweet Cream Base

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

# Steps:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the granules absorb water and become soft.
02 - Stir granulated sugar into hot brewed coffee until completely dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture, whisking continuously until gelatin fully dissolves.
03 - Pour 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.
04 - Remove set coffee jelly from refrigerator. Cut into uniform 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
05 - Combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a pitcher. Whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Fill serving glasses with coffee jelly cubes and add ice cubes as desired. Pour sweet cream mixture over jelly cubes, filling glasses.
07 - Serve immediately with wide straws or long spoons to scoop up jelly cubes. Stir gently before drinking to combine flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture contrast between wobbly jelly and silky cream is somehow addictive
  • It strikes that perfect balance of bitter coffee and sweet milk that keeps you coming back for another spoonful
  • You can make the jelly ahead and keep it in the fridge for instant dessert all week
02 -
  • If your gelatin does not bloom properly, your jelly will never set, so make sure the water is cold and give it enough time to absorb
  • The longer you chill the jelly, the firmer it becomes, but anything over 4 hours might make it too rubbery
  • Stirring the cream mixture into the jelly rather than pouring it over top gives you a more uniform taste in every sip
03 -
  • Use a square or rectangular dish instead of round so your jelly cubes are perfectly uniform
  • Dip your knife in hot water between cuts for cleaner edges that do not look ragged
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